Washington, July 22 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren issued the following press release:
Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) of the Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding answers regarding a political appointee remaining on paid administrative leave nine months after they were removed from their position. The appointee in question, Ms. Cathy Tripodi, served as the Director of DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED). She was removed from her position in October 2025.
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