The Senate Health Committee has approved the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), moving her one step closer to confirmation. Despite facing some opposition regarding her stance on public health issues, notably around vaccines, the nomination has received bipartisan support, including from Senator Bill Cassidy. As the nominee to head the CDC, Schwartz will inherit a challenging public health landscape, particularly in light of recent measles outbreaks. Her nomination now advances to a full Senate vote.