U.S. Senator Katie Britt Votes to Confirm Alabama Native Wells Griffith as President Trump’s Under Secretary of Energy

July 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today voted to confirm Wells Griffith as President Trump’s Under Secretary of Energy at the Department of Energy. The nomination was approved on a vote of 54-43.

“Today I was proud to vote to confirm Mobile native Wells Griffith as Under Secretary of Energy. For Under Secretary Griffith, this isn’t just a tremendous honor—advancing America’s energy future and dominance is integral to our state and nation. He understands firsthand how access to affordable, reliable energy is critical for Americans from coast to coast. Under Secretary Griffith will work diligently to fuel America’s economy, lower costs for families, and create good-paying jobs. I know his expertise will support Secretary Wright’s mission of strengthening our national security and implementing President Trump’s all-of-the-above, America First energy agenda.”

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