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Lee Michael Zeldin was confirmed as the 17th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on 29 January 2025, securing Senate approval in a 56-42 vote. The former U.S. Representative from New York's 1st congressional district brings extensive legislative experience and a shifting stance on environmental issues to his new role leading America's primary environmental regulatory agency.
In his confirmation hearing, Zeldin notably acknowledged climate change as a real issue requiring attention, marking an evolution from his earlier positions. As EPA Administrator, he faces the complex task of balancing environmental protection with economic interests - a critical challenge as the administration shapes its environmental agenda. His leadership of the agency comes at a pivotal time for American environmental policy.
Before his EPA appointment, Zeldin served four terms in Congress representing eastern Long Island, where he gained firsthand experience with coastal environmental challenges. His congressional record included work on the Climate Solutions Caucus and Conservative Climate Caucus, though he previously opposed the Paris Agreement and supported expanding domestic energy production, including hydraulic fracturing.
Zeldin's journey to the EPA's top position began in East Meadow, New York, where he was born in 1980. A graduate of the University at Albany and Albany Law School, he served in the Army and Army Reserve, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. His political career progressed from the New York State Senate to the U.S. House of Representatives, and he mounted a notable campaign for New York governor in 2022.
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