WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams today issued the following statement praising the swift confirmation of President Trump’s nominees for Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, Secretary of the Interior, Governor Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.):
“Throughout their confirmation hearings, Governor Burgum, Congressman Zeldin and Mr. Wright have each proven their expertise and made clear they intend to advance an America-first, all-of-the-above energy strategy,” said CRES President Heather Reams. “With their leadership, I am confident we can collaborate on pragmatic, conservative policies to lower energy costs for American families and businesses and create good-paying jobs across the country—all while ensuring a cleaner future for generations to come.”
Background:
- CRES President Heather Reams issued a statement of strong support immediately following President Trump’s appointment of Governor Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the Interior and chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council.
- On January 15, 2025, Reams urged Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) in a letter to advance Governor Burgum’s nomination.
- On January 15, Reams also urged Chairman Lee and Ranking Member Heinrich to advance Chris Weight’s nomination to be Secretary of Energy in a letter.
- Additionally on January 15, Reams urged Senate Energy and Public Works Committee Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (R-R.I.) in a letter to advance Congressman Lee Zeldin’s nomination to be Administrator of the EPA.
- On January 28, Reams delivered letters to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) urging swift floor action to confirm Governor Burgum, Mr. Wright and Congressman Zeldin to their respective roles.