DeLauro Statement On Confirmation Of Thomas Perez To Be Labor Secretary

Statement

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement on the confirmation of Thomas Perez to be Secretary of Labor. Perez was confirmed by a vote of 54-46 by the Senate this afternoon. DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Labor.

"Congratulations to Tom Perez on his confirmation to be America's new labor secretary. He is the right person to head the Labor Department as it continues its work advocating for a diverse American population. The Department has many crucial tasks before it, including ensuring our workforce has the necessary skills to compete in a global economy, making all workplaces safe for employees and safeguarding workers' rights both at home and abroad.

"I look forward to working with him to protect funding for the Labor Department and make sure it has the support it needs to meet its mission."

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