U.S. Rep. August Pfluger Representing the 11th District of Texas | Twitter Website
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger Representing the 11th District of Texas | Twitter Website
Today, key members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) expressed their approval of President Trump's nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of the Department of Energy. HEAT Chairman Rep. August Pfluger and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern jointly commented on the decision.
In their statement, they highlighted Wright's qualifications: "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."
They emphasized Wright's understanding of energy security and infrastructure, stating, "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." They further added their intention to collaborate with him to promote domestic energy production and advance critical technologies.
The statement concluded with an optimistic outlook on restoring American leadership globally: "We look forward to working with Mr. Wright to unleash domestic energy production, advance critical technologies, and restore American dominance on the global stage."
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