Washington, D.C.

The Senate today voted to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland as President Joe Biden's secretary of the Department of the Interior, making her the first Native American Cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife, issued the following statement:

"Defenders of Wildlife applauds the historic confirmation today of Rep. Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary. The Department of Interior badly needs her perspective and leadership to restore the public's trust, to rebuild and re-staff the department and to advance policies that protect the nation's public lands and wildlife."

For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and supporters, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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