API Statement on Confirmation of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Paul Atkins to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 

“We congratulate Paul Atkins on his confirmation, and we look forward to working with the SEC to restore commonsense policies and put an end to flawed rules that confuse investors rather than advancing meaningful dialogue between businesses and their shareholders. Atkins' clear-eyed approach will promote investment and remove barriers to meeting consumer demand for affordable, reliable energy." 

API represents all segments of America’s natural gas and oil industry, which supports nearly 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation’s energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence®, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability.

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