Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
366 Dirksen
09/11/2025 at 09:00AM
The purpose of the business meeting is to vote on 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, reported favorably 12-8, Angus King voting with Republicans.
- David LaCerte, reported favorably 12-8, King voting with Republicans.
Swett is a Vinson and Elkins lawyer representing fracking pipeline companies, who Trump wants as chair.
LaCerte, a Project 2025 contributor, was criticized by Laura Loomer.
Legislation:
- S. 472, to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, and for other purposes. (Mr. Barrasso).
- S. 1279, to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the George J. Mitchell Center. (Mr. King).
- S. 1453, to confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes. (Mr. Lee).
- H.R. 1043 / S. 909, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land in Arizona to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes. (Rep. Gosar) / (Mr. Gallego)