The U.S. Senate confirmed Reagan one week ago by a 66-34 vote. He is the first black man to hold the position.
United States Vice President Kamala Harris stands with EPA Administrator Michael Regan and his family following the swears-in in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Regan’s family left to right, father Zeb Stuart Regan, Jr., Mavis Artis Regan, mother, Matthew Silas Regan, age 7, and wife Melvina Thomas Regan. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
“I’m grateful to President Biden for entrusting me to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at this critical moment in our country’s history,” said Regan. “EPA’s career officials are the backbone of this agency, and I am humbled to work alongside them as we confront climate change, stand up for justice and equity, and ensure science is at the heart of our decision-making.
We will prove that environmental protection and economic prosperity go hand in hand – and we will seize this opportunity to create a healthier, more just future for all.”
