Senate Confirms New Energy Secretary Brouillette

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The Senate confirmed Brouillette, who will replace departing Secretary Rick Perry, through a bipartisan vote of 70–15.

The Senate confirmed Brouillette to be Deputy Secretary of Energy on a bipartisan basis on August 3, 2017. The President nominated Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy on November 7, 2019, and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee reported his nomination to the full Senate by a vote of 16-4 on November 19, 2019.

"We look forward to continuing to work Dan as the new Energy Secretary.  We congratulate him on his appointment.  He has been a real leader in the Cleanup, Nuclear Energy, Science and National Defense areas and we look forward to his continued focus on these key priorities" said. ECA Executive Director Seth Kirshenberg.

“I congratulate Dan on his confirmation to be Secretary of Energy and look forward to working with him even more closely to build on his strong record as Deputy Secretary. From energy security to technological innovation, Dan’s leadership will be critical for the Department of Energy and for our country,” Senator Murkowski said. “As Secretary Perry departs from DOE, I also thank him for his service, and wish him all the best in his next endeavors.”