Congratulations, @ChrisAWright_, on your confirmation to lead @ENERGY. Your extensive experience and leadership in the energy industry is invaluable as we address the many challenges and opportunities facing the nation. I look forward to working with you.

Congratulations, @LeeZeldin on your confirmation as @EPA Administrator and @DougBurgum on your confirmation as Secretary of @Interior. We look forward to working with you to safeguard the reliability of our electric grid.

@POTUS’ executive orders to reset U.S. energy policy help put our nation on a better path. By prioritizing electric reliability, we can keep the lights on. We look forward to discussing how electric co-ops can shore up the electric grid. Read more:

@NRECANews @publicpowerorg @SecGranholm Due to the supply chain crisis, electric co-ops face unprecedented challenges when it comes to procuring basic equipment. Reallocating @ENERGY funds to increase distribution transformer production will help keep the lights on and recover from severe storms.

I want to thank @CurtisWynn63 for his service to the @NRECANews board of directors over the past 6 years. It’s been a pleasure working with you. I also want to congratulate Chris Christensen on becoming our new board president. I look forward to working alongside you.

I issued the following statement regarding the violence that took place yesterday on Capitol Hill.

.@NRECANews is urging Congress to include RUS loan repricing in any #COVID19 relief package or end-of-year legislation. The Flexible Financing for Rural America Act could provide electric co-ops the flexibility to accommodate the needs of their consumer-members. #RepriceRUSRates

Thank you @RepOHalleran and @michaelcburgess for introducing the Electric Vehicle Mobility Area Planning (EV MAP) Act. This legislation will help alleviate obstacles to EV deployment and help electric cooperatives make informed investments in charging infrastructure.

Thank you to all the veterans who have served our country, and now serve our co-ops. We are proud that you are a part of America’s electric cooperatives. #VeteransDay #VetsPowerUs

Thanks to our amazing staff for making @NRECANews a Top Workplace. The dedication you have to our members is inspiring, and makes me proud to work for America’s electric co-ops. #TopWorkplacesDC.

.@SpeakerPelosi, please include the Flexible Financing for Rural America Act in the next #COVID19 relief package. 102 bipartisan Members of the House recognize the impact this will have on rural America and have signed on as cosponsors. #RepriceRUSRates

As #HurricaneSally bears down on the Gulf Coast, co-ops are preparing to respond to wide-spread power outages. Safety of crews and members is the top priority. Check here for updates.

As one of the biggest storms to hit Louisiana moves northeastward, the safety of crews and members is at the forefront of our minds. #HurricaneLaura

With the August recess quickly approaching, we’re urging Congress to include the Flexible Financing for Rural America Act of 2020 in the #COVID19 relief package, and to provide rural America the opportunity to thrive post-pandemic. #RepriceRUSRates

Thanks to the crews and contractors who worked safely to quickly restore power after #Isaias. More than 123k @NCelectriccoop members have their power on.

Thanks to @LlewellynKing2 for having me on the White House Chronicle to discuss #broadband and rural America. It’s an important issue that’s close to home for electric co-ops.

We’re calling on Congress to pass the Flexible Financing for Rural America Act as part of the next #COVID19 relief package. This could have a tremendous positive impact on electric co-ops and the members they serve. #RepriceRUSRates

Thanks to all who joined our press call. I can’t stress enough how important the Flexible Financing for Rural America Act is for rural America. This could save co-ops more than $10 billion in interest payments on their RUS debt. #RepriceRUSRates

One of the greatest honors of my life is having had the opportunity to serve with @repjohnlewis. His compassion, his empathy, his leadership will always be remembered. May we all dedicate ourselves to his vision of equality and justice.