Update on Tuesday, January 28:

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Duffy, who PRI and SEMA strongly endorsed for the role, was confirmed by a bipartisan 77-22 margin.

PRI and SEMA continue to urge its members to put the full weight of the automotive aftermarket industry behind President Donald Trump's cabinet selections for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Interior. The two nominees--former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (EPA) and former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (Interior)--each received bipartisan support as they advanced out of their respective U.S. Senate committees of jurisdiction en route to a full Senate vote.  

• The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approved Rep. Zeldin's nomination by a vote of 11 to 8.  
• The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources approved Gov. Burgum's nomination by a vote of 18 to 2. 

SEMA members are encouraged to send letters of support for each of the nominees. Use our easy online tool to send your letter now. 

PRI and SEMA's strong support for each nominee is based on their extensive qualifications and the important role these departments play in regulating the automotive aftermarket, off-road and racing industries.  

The final step is for the U.S. Senate to hold a vote on each of their nominations. Senate approval requires a simple majority of the members who voted, after which the nominee is then confirmed and can start running their respective department. 

Click here to learn more about each nominee, why PRI and SEMA are supporting them, and to send a letter to your U.S. Senators.  

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