(WASHINGTON, DC) -- President Trump officially nominated Dan
Brouillette Thursday to replace Rick Perry atop the Energy Department, and
Senate Republicans want to move quickly on confirming him.
Energy Committee Republicans moved quickly to schedule a confirmation hearing for Brouillette on Thursday, Nov. 14 — before Perry’s last
day on Dec. 1.
Brouillette, 57, is currently the deputy energy secretary,
working as Perry's second in command on behalf of the Trump administration’s
“energy dominance” agenda, which focuses mostly on exporting coal and natural
gas. The Senate easily confirmed him to his deputy role by a 79-17 vote.
“If confirmed, I will further Secretary Perry’s legacy of
promoting energy independence, innovation, and security for the American
people,” Brouillette said in a statement Thursday.
