Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements after several key nominations were reported out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04): "I applaud the Senate Energy and Environment Committee for their quick action on these three nominees. Dan Brouillette is battle-tested and will help implement President Trump's Energy Dominance agenda. I worked alongside Kate MacGregor during her time on the Natural Resources Committee, and she will be a valuable asset at Interior. President Trump has nominated some extremely talented people to fill these very important positions, and I look forward to their quick confirmation by the full Senate."

Senate Western Caucus Chairman Steve Daines (MT): "Dan Brouillette, Kate MacGregor and James Danly are great picks by the Trump administration that value our Montana way of life and understand the importance of creating good paying Montana jobs. As Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, I’m glad to have helped advance these important nominations and I’m confident they will help promote President Trump’s pro-Montana, pro-jobs, and pro-energy agenda. I urge swift Senate floor action on these nominees."

U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Lisa Murkowski (AK): "I strongly support the nominations of Mr. Brouillette, Ms. MacGregor, and Mr. Danly. All three did remarkably well at their hearings, and all three will excel in their new roles. I'm pleased all three nominees received bipartisan support from our committee, and hope the full Senate will confirm them as soon as possible."

Chairman Emeritus Rob Bishop (UT-01): "Kate’s a leader and a tireless advocate for proper management of our federal natural resources. The Committee took a wise step in moving this nomination forward, and I look forward to her swift confirmation in the Senate."

Senator Kevin Cramer (ND): "I am glad to see the Energy and Natural Resources Committee advance this important nomination, and I urge the full Senate to act quickly. Kate is a good friend, and I have enjoyed working with her over the years. Once confirmed, I look forward to working with her and the rest of Interior’s leadership team as we seek to expand North Dakota’s energy development and find solutions for landowners whose private property rights have been infringed upon."

Senator Ted Cruz (TX): "I applaud my Senate colleagues on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee for taking steps today to fill three leadership vacancies crucial to continuing America’s energy renaissance and ensuring reliable and affordable energy for all Americans. I’m especially pleased to see the committee move forward with the confirmation of another Texan to help lead the Department of Energy. I am confident Dan will foster an environment that promotes innovation and further strengthens our nation’s energy independence. I urge the Senate to take swift action to confirm these three nominees."

Chief Infrastructure and Forestry Officer Bruce Westerman (AR-04): "Kate MacGregor brings an impressive resume to the table, and her experiences in both the House Natural Resources Committee and Interior Department’s public lands and energy sectors show her commitment to stewarding America’s resources well. I look forward to her speedy Senate confirmation, and hope to work alongside her furthering the administration’s priorities."

Chief Rules Officer Dan Newhouse (WA-04): "Kate MacGregor understands Interior priorities for Central Washington, and I look forward to working with her to improve management of our public lands, update water infrastructure throughout the West, and address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. I am hopeful the Senate will swiftly confirm her, so she can start in her role as Deputy Secretary at Interior."

Chief Regulatory Reform Officer Andy Biggs (AZ-05): "I am encouraged by the Senate’s action to advance President Trump’s nominees, including Kate MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior. I urge the Senate to move swiftly on Ms. MacGregor’s confirmation."

Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01): "The Department of Interior has a large footprint in Idaho and this Administration has prioritized the needs of Idahoans. Kate MacGregor has been leading the way on increasing America’s energy dominance and I applaud her overwhelming success. I urge the Senate to confirm Kate to allow our public lands to work for Idahoans and the American people."

Background:

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources reported three key nominations out of Committee for a full confirmation vote. The three nominees are:

Mr. Dan R. Brouillette, to be Secretary of Energy. Brouillette was reported out of Committee by a vote of 16-4.

Mr. James P. Danly, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Danly was reported out of Committee by a vote of 12-8.

Ms. Katharine MacGregor, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior. MacGregor was reported out of Committee by a vote of 14-6.

The entire hearing can be viewed HERE.