The Senate confirmed that Lee Zeldin would lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday. Zeldin is the seventh candidate of President Donald Trump's cabinet.
Zeldin was confirmed with 56-42 votes with the support of all three Democrats and 53 Republican Party. As a whole, 42 Democratic Senator voted to prevent his confirmation.
“Today, the Senate has confirmed EPA administrators who can return the EPA to a core mission that protects our land, air and water without hindering economic development.”
“I am honored to be able to start this exciting journey as the 17th EPA administrator.” I said According to X Wednesday, “together, we will utilize the greatness of American innovation with the greatness of American protection and environmental management. It is time to go to work!”
Zeldin has repeatedly defended Trump's environmental policy, rolls back regulations, and reverses the so -called “green energy” policy from the previous administration.
West Virginia, Republican Senator Shere Moore Capito, praised the Senate Environmental Public Public Business Committee, praised Zeldin as “qualified and talented.”
“Today, the Senate has confirmed EPA administrators who can return the EPA to a core mission that protects our land, air, and water without hindering economic development,” said Capito. I said In a statement. “Seldin House of Representatives has led the EPA to deal with Japan's environmental needs, and promises to properly implement parliamentary law through the cooperation with members of the committee.”
“I was constantly impressed by the personality of Seldin House of Representatives and the service of both US Army and Congress,” Capito added. “I am convinced that the role of the EPA administrator will function very well and will be a central member of President Trump's cabinet.
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