Rand Paul Faces Off Against Lori Chavez-DeRemer in Labor Secretary Nomination

Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:00

Rand Paul’s opposition to Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination as Labor Secretary under the Trump administration raises questions. The United States Senate committee is expected to advance her nomination, aided by Democratic support. Despite Rand Paul's concerns over her pro-labor stance, her confirmation appears likely.

Cbsnews — Rand Paul Faces Off Against Lori Chavez-DeRemer in Labor Secretary Nomination

Washington — Former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination to lead the Labor Department under President Trump is all but certain to be advanced Thursday with the help of Democrats. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is set to vote Thursday morning to consider moving her nomination forward.

Facing opposition from Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a Republican member of the committee, Chavez-DeRemer's path to confirmation once appeared in doubt. Paul had said he would oppose her because of her previous support for pro-labor policies.

Chavez-DeRemer was one of only three Republicans who supported the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act, in the last Congress, which did not advance past introduction. The bill would have made it easier for workers to unionize. During her confirmation hearing last week, the former lawmaker addressed her prior support for the bill, saying it was necessary to ensure workers' rights.

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