Senate Energy Committee confirms Dario Gill as Under Secretary for Energy Science

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources convened on April 30, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key nominations for senior positions within the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior. The meeting began with a roll call vote, where nominees received favorable support from the committee members.

In the first vote, the committee reported favorably on a nomination with 14 votes in favor and 6 against. Following this, the nomination of Dr. Dario Gill for the position of Under Secretary of Energy for Science was also approved, with a vote tally of 15 ayes to 5 nays. Both nominations will now proceed to the Senate floor for further consideration.

The meeting transitioned into a hearing for four additional nominees, who were introduced to the committee. The nominees were sworn in, and the committee members posed standard questions regarding their ability to represent departmental positions and any potential conflicts of interest.

Senator John Hoeven presided over the hearing in the absence of the committee chairman, facilitating the introduction of the nominees and ensuring the proceedings continued smoothly. The committee emphasized the significance of these nominations, noting that while the breadth of responsibilities may be narrowing, the importance of the roles remains critical.

As the meeting concluded, the committee expressed its commitment to advancing these nominations, highlighting the ongoing efforts to fill key positions within the federal energy and natural resources sectors. The next steps will involve further discussions and votes in the full Senate.