U.S. Senate Committee sends Pearce to full Senate for federal land agency confirmation

The U.S. Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted along party lines to advance Steve Pearce's confirmation to the full Senate.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 348

Last Updated: 6 days, 18 hours ago

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New Mexico RepublicanF Steve Pearce, a former congressman for the state, is one step closer to leading the federal Bureau of Land Management following a Wednesday party-line vote in a U.S. Senate committee.

Senators on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11-9 to advance Pearce’s confirmation to the full U.S. Senate. The vote occurred without debate, though senators had a chance last week to question Pearce about his record and public lands views. …

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