UYEDA
Mark

• 1. Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Mark Toshiro Uyeda (born 1970) is an American attorney and government official. A member of the Republican Party, Uyeda has served as a Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since June 30, 2022.[1] Before becoming an SEC Commissioner, Uyeda served on the staff of the SEC for more than 15 years.[2] He is the first Asian Pacific American to serve as a Commissioner of the SEC.

Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

In April 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Uyeda to fill a vacant seat on the SEC left formerly held by Elad Roisman. His nomination was supported by Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA), who signed a letter of recommendation in his favor.

On June 16, 2022, both Uyeda and Democratic SEC nominee Jaime Lizárraga were confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Alongside Hester Peirce, Uyeda is one of two Republicans on the five member body. Uyeda's confirmation made him the first Asian American to serve as an SEC commissioner. Since taking office, Uyeda has expressed concerns about the viability of thirty-day comment periods. On June 2, 2023, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Uyeda to a second term. On June 6, 2023, his nomination was sent to the Senate. On October 19, 2023, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. On November 7, his nomination was reported favorably out of committee by voice vote. On December 20, 2023, his nomination was confirmed in the Senate by voice vote. He was sworn in for a second term on January 3, 2024.