Secretary Wright was nominated by President Trump to serve as the 17th Secretary of Energy on November 16, 2024, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 3, 2025. Secretary Wright was confirmed in a bipartisan vote of 59-38. Seven Democrats and one Independent voted across the aisle to confirm Wright's cabinet appointment.
The 17th Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, was sworn in yesterday evening. In light of his confirmation, DOE shared a statement from Secretary Wright: “Thank you to President Trump and the United States Senate for entrusting me with the great responsibility of leading the United States Department of Energy,” Secretary Wright said.
The new Department of Energy, under Wright's leadership, is clearly headed into a new era of energy amplification. His pro-growth attitude and pro-innovation approach are set to reframe U.S. energy policy for years, if not decades, to come.
ECA looks forward to working with Secretary Wright on issues and opportunities within DOE, and the EM, NNSA, and NE programs taht are relevant to our member communities. The 17th Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, was sworn in yesterday evening.
The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Trump''s efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Chris Wright as secretary of energy on Feb. 3, 2025. The Senate voted 59-38 in favor of his nomination with seven Democrats, one independent who caucuses with
Chris Wright has been confirmed as the US Energy Secretary, spearheading President Trump''s energy policy. Wright, a proponent of fossil fuels, aims to cut regulations and boost domestic energy
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, President Trump''s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. The confirmation vote was 59–38. Eight Democrats, including both senators from
Chris Wright is the 17th Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy. A self-described energy nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy
Explore the background, priorities, and vision of U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as he reshapes American energy policy.
The Senate has confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright
Senate confirms Chris Wright as Trump''s energy secretary The oil executive will play a key role in President Donald Trump''s ''energy dominance'' agenda.
The 17th Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, was sworn in yesterday evening. In light of his confirmation, DOE shared a statement from Secretary Wright: “Thank you to President Trump and the United
Chris Wright is the 17 th Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy. A self-described energy nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to
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