Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's Labor Secretary

The former congresswoman from Oregon received bipartisan support despite past backing of contentious labor legislation.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed as U.S. labor secretary in a 67-32 Senate vote, with bipartisan support from both parties.
Her confirmation faced scrutiny due to her previous support for the PRO Act, which sought to reform labor laws but was opposed by many Republicans.
Chavez-DeRemer clarified during her hearing that she no longer supports overturning state right-to-work laws, a key provision of the PRO Act.
Prominent labor unions, including the Teamsters, endorsed her nomination, reflecting Trump’s growing alignment with organized labor.
As labor secretary, she will oversee the Department of Labor’s extensive responsibilities, including workplace protections and union regulations, while advancing Trump’s pro-worker policy agenda.