WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior:
“Deputy Secretary Bernhardt has long been a champion of issues within the jurisdiction of the Committee from tribal sovereignty to water abundance. Having another partner at Interior will only enhance our ability to help people. I look forward to working with him in his new role."
