WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced the Democratic subcommittee chairs and committee members for the 118^th Congress.

“Over the past two years, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has played a critical role in passing historic infrastructure and climate legislation,” said Senator Carper. “This Congress, I’m confident in our ability to build on that success, especially with the leadership of Senators Merkley, Markey, Kelly, and Padilla on our subcommittees. As Chairman, I welcome Senator Fetterman and look forward to working with him, Ranking Member Capito, and all our new and returning members on the EPW Committee. Together, we can build a cleaner, more sustainable future for our nation, while also creating good-paying jobs and leaving no community behind in the process.”

The EPW Subcommittee Chairs for the 118^th Congress:

• Senator Merkley, Chair of the Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
• Senator Markey, Chair of the Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety
• Senator Kelly, Chair of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Senator Padilla, Chair of the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife

The Democratic EPW Committee membership for the 118^th Congress:

• Senator Carper, Chair
• Senator Cardin
• Senator Sanders
• Senator Whitehouse
• Senator Merkley
• Senator Markey
• Senator Stabenow
• Senator Kelly
• Senator Padilla
• Senator Fetterman

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