WASHINGTON, DC – Today, RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) released the following statement after President Trump nominated Chris Wright to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Energy:

“President Trump’s selection of Mr. Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy is a fantastic choice. We were proud to host Mr. Wright at our very first RSC House Energy Action Team Member Meeting in early 2023. Mr. Wright deeply understands the undeniable link between energy security and national security, the importance of reliable energy infrastructure, and how overregulation has killed innovation. We look forward to working with Mr. Wright to unleash domestic energy production, advance critical technologies, and restore American dominance on the global stage.”