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“Nomination of David Crane (Executive Session)” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the in the Senate section section on page S1988 on June 7.
The Department oversees energy policies and is involved in how the US handles nuclear programs. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department's misguided energy regulations have caused large losses to consumers for decades.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
Nomination of David Crane
Now, Mr. President, on nominations, later this morning, the Senate will vote to confirm David Crane to be the Under Secretary for Infrastructure at the Department of Energy--a crucial post for implementing the historic clean energy investments secured through the infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Undersecretary for Infrastructure is a new role at the Department of Energy, created by the Biden administration with a very important mission: ensure our infrastructure, make sure the dollars translate to lower energy costs, new clean energy manufacturing jobs, and a more resilient energy grid.
Once confirmed, Mr. Crane will be especially important for overseeing programs that help Americans lower their energy bills. To take just one example, he will lead the implementation of a $9 billion consumer rebate program to help Americans better afford energy-efficient appliances for their homes. Mr. Crane will also manage the investments we have made to update America's electric grid, which after recent blackouts like the ones in Texas, is absolutely crucial.
Mr. Crane is more than up to the job. He has a wealth of knowledge from the private sector as a former CEO of a leading energy company and is one of America's leading voices in the fight for clean energy. He received strong bipartisan support in committee, and I expect that to continue here on the floor.
I yield the floor.
I suggest the absence of a quorum.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.