U.S. Senate Commerce Committee
General Counsel & Policy director
  • Responsible for vetting all civilian and military nominations under the Commerce Committee's jurisdiction, which includes nominees for the Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission.  
  • Portfolio includes investigations, consumer protection, and tech/telecom/internet issues.
  • ​Served as deputy general counsel from 2013 to August 2016.

Jason Van Beek

Nomination Vetting

Professional Skills



Quick Facts

Oversight

Professional Experience

January 2013 - January 2019

Develop information on issues within government agencies and the private sector that call for congressional oversight and/or investigation. 

Education

Provide insight to assess the true nature of a given situation and devise an appropriate response.

Strategy

Deep understanding of the nominations process and vetting requirements in the U.S. Senate.

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BA, MPA, JD
University of South Dakota

ma, National security and strategic studies
naval war college

DEGREE: JD, Univ. of South Dakota
FAVORITE TEAMS: Washington Nationals; Minnesota Vikings
CURRENTLY READING: 
The Obstacle is the Way 
by Ryan Holiday

Contact Jason

​office of senator john thune (r-South dakota)
Military legislative counsel
  • Served as the Senator's designee to the Senate Armed Services Committee when he served as ranking member of the Airland Subcommittee, conducting oversight of all Air Force programs as well as Navy and Marine Corps tactical aviation programs.  
  • Advised the Senator on all defense, foreign policy, and intelligence issues.

About Jason

January 2005 - December 2012

Jason Van Beek is general counsel for the Office of the U.S. Senate Republican Whip.  Prior to that, he was the general counsel and policy director for consumer protection, oversight, and investigations on the Republican majority staff of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee for then Chairman of the Committee, Senator John Thune of South Dakota. Jason's portfolio included all oversight investigations conducted by the Committee, all nominations referred to the Committee, consumer data privacy, and related technology/telecom/internet policy matters.  

Jason enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Jessica, and his beautiful children, Allie and Jackson.  He also enjoys visiting family, reading books and articles, taking photos, and viewing sports events.