Patrick Fuchs is an American public official who has served as a member of the

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(STB) since January 17, 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Education

Fuchs received his undergraduate education at the

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, where he later received a master's degree in public policy analysis and management. During his education, Fuchs took part in an international economic program hosted by the

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Career

In 2011, Fuchs was chosen to be a Presidential Management Fellow at the White House

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. Prior to joining the STB, Fuchs was a staffer on the Senate Commerce Committee, where he worked on the 2015 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act.

Surface Transportation Board

In March 2018, Fuchs was nominated by President

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to serve as a member of the

(STB). He was confirmed by the

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and took office on January 17, 2019. He was designated to serve as the Chair of the Surface Transportation Board by President Donald Trump on January 20th 2025.

References

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