WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after Chris Wright was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Secretary of the Department of Energy.

“Maintaining affordable and reliable energy will be key to both our economic success and national security in the years ahead. Secretary Wright understands the importance of utilizing our domestic energy resources to secure the grid, lower prices, and create family-sustaining jobs,” said Chairman Guthrie. “I congratulate Secretary Wright on his confirmation and look forward to working with him to restore American energy dominance.”

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