Sen. John Barrasso - Ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Sen. John Barrasso - Ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced the confirmation of Chris Wright as Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). The Senate's decision came after a bipartisan vote.
In his statement, Senator Lee expressed confidence in Wright's leadership. "For the last four years, when Americans opened their energy bills, they didn't see ‘climate plans’ —they saw costs piling up and questions they couldn't answer," said Lee. He further added that with Wright at the helm, there is potential to "reverse the irresponsible policies of the Biden administration and prioritize affordable and reliable energy."
Lee emphasized that under Wright's leadership, the DOE will focus on supporting American workers and families while securing America's energy future.
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