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119th Congress · PN1255-5 · Department of State

William Flens

Ambassador to the Republic of Chad ·Pending ·Received August 7, 2026

Where this nomination stands

Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. · September 30, 2026

  1. ReceivedAugust 7, 2026
  2. Sent to committeeAugust 7, 2026
  3. HearingSeptember 30, 2026
  4. Committee vote
  5. On the Senate calendar
  6. Senate vote
  7. Outcome

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Description on the record: William Flens, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Chad.

Source: Congress.gov PN1255-5, record updated October 1, 2026 ↗
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Record
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October 1, 2026
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October 16, 2026
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