Alexander Hoehn-Saric Explained

Alexander Hoehn-Saric
Office:	Chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
President:	Joe Biden
Predecessor:	Robert S. Adler (acting)
Office1:	Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
President1:	Joe Biden
Term Start1:	October 2021
Predecessor1:	Elliot F. Kaye
Party:	Democratic
Alma Mater:	University of Chicago (BA) University of California, Los Angeles (JD)
Termstart:	October 2021

Alexander Hoehn-Saric is an American attorney and government official. Since October 2021, Hoehn-Saric has served as chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, concurrently serving as a commissioner. Hoehn-Saric is a Democrat.^[1]

Early life and education

Hoehn-Saric was born to immigrants from China and Austria and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Chicago and a JD from UCLA Law School.

Career

Hoehn-Saric previously served as Chief Counsel for Communications and Consumer Protection for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.^[2] He worked on legislation and oversight on issues ranging from product safety to communications.

On the Senate side, he served as senior counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, handling product safety and consumer protection matters. Hoehn-Saric also served at the United States Department of Commerce as the Deputy General Counsel for Strategic Initiatives.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

On July 2, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Hoehn-Saric to be both a member and the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.^[3] Hearings were held before the Senate Commerce Committee on July 28, 2021. The committee favorably reported his nomination to the Senate floor on September 22, 2021. Hoehn-Saric was confirmed by the entire Senate via voice vote on October 7, 2021.^{[4] [5]}

Hoehn-Saric started his position in October 2021. In office, Hoehn-Saric has cautioned consumers from believing that products on shelves are necessarily safe and have met government approval before sale.^[6]

Personal life

Hoehn-Saric has a wife named Loren. They currently reside in Maryland with their son and daughter.

Notes and References

1. Web site: CPSC Has a New Chair . 2022-07-15 . The National Law Review . en.
2. News: Frankel . Todd C. . July 3, 2021 . Biden nominates 2 to join product safety agency . July 14, 2022 . Washington Post.
3. Web site: President Biden Announces Six Key Nominations . The White House . 2 July 2021 . 3 June 2022.
4. Web site: PN768 — Alexander Hoehn-Saric — Consumer Product Safety Commission 117th Congress (2021-2022) . US Congress . 7 October 2021 . 3 June 2022.
5. Web site: PN769 — Alexander Hoehn-Saric — Consumer Product Safety Commission 117th Congress (2021-2022) . US Congress . 7 October 2021 . 3 June 2022.
6. Web site: Gibson . Kate . February 2, 2022 . People mistakenly assume consumer products are safe, top regulator says . 2022-07-14 . CBS News . en-US.