The expected nomination of Doug Burgum, to be Secretary of the Interior

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
366 Dirksen

14/01/2025 at 10:00AM

Scheduled hearing.

Ranking member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.):

“I am extremely disappointed that Chairman Lee has scheduled the first Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee confirmation hearing over my objection and before basic information has been given to the Committee. This is a breach of protocol and precedent, established over decades by Chairs of both parties.”

Chair Mike Lee (R-Utah):

“I, as chairman, have made every effort to work with our Democratic colleagues, but we won’t give in to delays that undermine the American people’s mandate. It’s time to move forward and focus on solutions that will unleash America’s full energy potential, and I hope Democrats will work with us to deliver results for the American people.”