Ranking Member Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing to Consider Pending Nominees

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · July 9, 2025

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The committee is considering nominations for four different offices with varying expertise.

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An opening statement at a confirmation hearing of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources raised questions for four nominees about enforcing surface mining laws, cleaning up Manhattan Project and Cold War legacy sites, preserving energy-efficiency and renewable programs amid proposed budget cuts, and maintaining international energy cooperation. The senator presiding urged assurances from each nominee that they will commit to their offices’ public responsibilities. The remarks cited specific budget and policy rollbacks and asked nominees to address those concerns during the hearing.

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