Nominations of Laura Swett and David LaCerte to be Members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
366 Dirksen

09/04/2025 at 09:30AM

The purpose of the hearing is to consider the nominations of the Laura Swett to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2030 and David LaCerte to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026.

Nominees:

  • Laura Swett
  • David LaCerte

Swett is a Vinson and Elkins lawyer representing fracking pipeline companies, who Trump wants as chair. LaCerte, a Project 2025 contributor, is being criticized by Laura Loomer.