Friend --

Tod‌ay, Deb Haaland was officially confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Secretary of the Interior! She is the first Native American Cabinet secretary (though certainly not the last!), and she will be an excellent leader for the Department of the Interior.

Secretary Haaland's record shows that she is a champion for the environment and public lands, and I know that she will make addressing climate change and protecting our country's outdoor spaces -- like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- top priorities.

I'm thrilled about Secretary Haaland's confirmation, and I'm putting together a card to congratulate her on this historic achievement. Will you add your name next to mine to congratulate our new Secretary of the Interior?

I'm looking forward to seeing what Secretary Haaland accomplishes over the next four years and beyond.

Thank you,

Maria Cantwell