Sen. Mike Lee to Chair Senate Energy Committee

Lee aims to promote fossil fuels as Republicans gain Senate majority control.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) will lead the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, succeeding Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), who is retiring.
Lee's leadership will focus on expanding fossil fuel production, opposing the transition to renewable energy promoted by the Biden administration.
The committee oversees legislation related to public lands, renewable energy, and traditional energy sources like oil, gas, and coal.
Lee has been a vocal critic of the National Environmental Policy Act and seeks to reduce environmental review processes for federal projects.
Environmental groups express concern over Lee's appointment, citing his stance on public lands and fossil fuels as a threat to conservation efforts.