U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy applauded the U.S. Senate for confirming three new administrators to his department on Thursday.
The administrators – Sean McMaster, administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); Jonathan Morrison, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); and Paul Roberti, administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) – were confirmed in a mass vote of 51 to 47.
“Sean, Jonathan, and Paul are strong leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Department. Their work will help us rebuild America’s infrastructure, protect families on the road, and unleash American energy,” Duffy said. “America is building again, and the expertise of our new administrators will allow us to execute President Trump’s bold transportation agenda.”
Duffy said McMaster will lead the FHWA in supporting state and local governments in the design, construction and maintenance of the country’s highway systems.
“I am honored to serve under President Trump and Secretary Duffy as we work to revitalize America’s roads and bridges,” McMaster said. “I look forward to partnering with state and local leaders to accelerate project delivery and get shovels in the ground.”
Morrison will lead the NHTSA’s efforts to reduce deaths, injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes, Duffy said.
“I deeply appreciate President Trump for nominating me and Secretary Duffy for his support through this process,” Morrison said. “I look forward to enhancing safety on our nation’s roadways, supporting law enforcement, making vehicles more affordable again, and unleashing American innovation.”
And Roberti will work at PHMSA to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials, Duffy said.
“It is an honor to serve President Trump and Secretary Duffy as PHMSA’s first administrator in over four years,” Roberti said. “Under this administration, PHMSA will return to its core mission of ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of the energy and other hazardous materials that the American people rely on daily.”