Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief in 56-42 Vote
Former Congressman Expected to Undo Biden-Era Environmental Rules
Zeldin has said that he wants to collaborate with the private sector “to promote common-sense, smart regulation that will allow American innovation to continue to lead the world.” (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press)
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WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Senate on Jan. 29 confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles.
The vote was 56-42 in Zeldin’s favor. Three Democrats — Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania — supported Zeldin, along with all 53 Republicans.
American Trucking Associations welcomed the news.
“Administrator Zeldin is a proven, collaborative leader America’s truckers deserve to restore balance at EPA,” said ATA President Chris Spear in a statement. “By reviving the productive partnership with our industry, he can build on our…
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