Lee Zeldin

Background

Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman and Army intelligence officer, became EPA administrator in January 2025 after a 56-42 vote. He represented Long Island in the House for four terms and was the 2022 Republican nominee for governor of New York. He served in Iraq with the U.S. Army.

Biography: source

Latest statements

• EPA and HHS Announce New Scientific Partnership to Strengthen Glyphosate Review September 22, 2026
  EPA and HHS announced a new scientific partnership to strengthen the glyphosate review, expanding the evidence available for EPA's ongoing registration review.
• What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion September 17, 2026
  Huge support across America after the Trump EPA delivered the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. history, saving over $300 billion.
• EPA Administrator Zeldin Launches G20 Initiative to Advance Water Security September 15, 2026
  EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin launched a G20 initiative to advance water security.
• EPA Brings Together New Wave of Conservation Leaders to Make America Beautiful Again September 14, 2026
  EPA brought together a new wave of conservation leaders to Make America Beautiful Again.
• EPA Finalizes Repeal of 2024 Power Plant Regulations, Delivering $300+ Billion in Savings, Proposes Repeal of All Remaining Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Power Plants September 14, 2026
  EPA finalized the repeal of 2024 power plant regulations, delivering over $300 billion in savings, and proposed repealing all remaining greenhouse gas emissions standards for power plants.

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Confirmation

Confirmed, Senate vote 56-42, 2025-01-29.

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