Chinanews.com, December 18th. According to a report by the US Chinese website, on the 17th local time, a source revealed that US President-elect Biden is considering choosing Congressman Harland of New Mexico as the Secretary of the Interior.
If the nomination is confirmed, she will become the first Native American cabinet minister in American history.
According to reports, Harland’s nomination has been supported by some progressive groups and indigenous tribes.
The responsibilities of the Ministry of the Interior include the management of federal land, land and offshore natural resources, aboriginal affairs, national parks, and environmental security.
On December 14, local time, US President-elect Biden delivered a televised speech at the Transitional Headquarters of the Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware.
Under the Trump administration, many regulations to protect the environment and endangered species have been revoked, further expanding oil and gas extraction.
If the nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Harland may bring a major policy shift to the agency.
Harland, 60, was one of the early supporters of the Green New Deal.
Biden has also promised that it will prohibit new oil and gas exploration on public land.
The report pointed out that this nomination is expected to give the Biden team a strong impetus. Harland will not only make history as the first Aboriginal cabinet minister, she will also be in charge of the Ministry of Interior with profound significance.
In addition, if Haaland's nomination is confirmed, there will be a third vacancy in the House of Representatives, and the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives is in danger of further shrinking.
However, the leadership of the House of Representatives stated that they would support Biden's transition team to make this choice. House Speaker Pelosi previously stated that Harland was "an excellent choice."