Neil Chatterjee

Neil Chatterjee
Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Assumed office
August 10, 2017
President Donald Trump
Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Assumed office
August 8, 2017
President Donald Trump
Preceded by Anthony T. Clark
Personal details
Born Lexington, Kentucky
Political party Republican
Education St. Lawrence University
University of Cincinnati College of Law

Neil Chatterjee is an American lawyer, political advisor, and government official who is currently serving as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.[1] Prior to assuming his current role, he was an energy policy advisor to United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.[2][3]

Chatterjee previously worked for the United States House Committee on Ways and Means, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Deborah Pryce.[4][5]

Chatterjee was confirmed by the United States Senate as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on August 3, 2017. On August 10, 2017, President Donald Trump designated Chatterjee as chairman of FERC.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Trump appoints Chatterjee to chair energy commission". CNBC. Reuters. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. May 8, 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  3. ↑ Heidorn Jr., Rich; Brooks, Michael (May 25, 2017). "Updated: No Fireworks for FERC Nominees at Senate Hearing". RTO Insider. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  4. ↑ Bravender, Robin; Northey, Hannah (November 10, 2016). "McConnell aide could head to FERC in lame duck — sources". E&E News. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  5. ↑ Traywick, Catherine (May 8, 2017). "Trump Names Nominees for U.S. Energy Agency Crippled by a Missing Quorum". Bloomberg. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
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