Senate panel approves FERC nominees Swett, LaCerte in party-line vote

Ethan Howland | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 09/12/2025

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The full Senate must approve the nominations of Laura Swett and David LaCerte before they can fill empty seats at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has advanced the nominations of Laura Swett and David LaCerte to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in a party-line vote of 12-8. Senator Angus King, an Independent from Maine, sided with Republicans to support the nominees, while Democrats opposed them. The full Senate will now consider the nominations, which require approval to proceed.

Chairman Mike Lee praised both nominees for their relevant experience, highlighting Swett's background as an energy attorney and former FERC staffer, and LaCerte's leadership roles and military experience. However, ranking member Senator Martin Heinrich expressed concerns about the nominations, particularly criticizing LaCerte's lack of experience in energy markets and laws. Both nominees assured senators during their confirmation hearing that they would maintain the agency's independence and neutrality regarding energy technologies.

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