Is Bill Nelson A-List?
NoB
No — Bill Nelson is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2021
Administrator of NASA
Lost A-list status in 2025
Dropped to B tier — Leaves NASA
Ranking Timeline
1979C$0.2M
Elected to U.S. House
Begins serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.
1986B▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Space Shuttle Mission
Flies on the Space Shuttle Columbia.
2001B$1M+$0.5M
Elected to U.S. Senate
Becomes a U.S. Senator representing Florida.
2019B$3M+$2M
Leaves the Senate
Term ends, transitioning out of Senate.
2021A▲$4M+$1M
Administrator of NASA
Nominated and confirmed to lead NASA.
2025B▼$5M+$1M
Leaves NASA
Steps down from administrator position.
2026B$5M
Continues Public Service
Remains active in public policy and advocacy.
Last updated: February 25, 2026