McCarthy Confirmed as Top EPA Administrator After Months of Delay

July 24, 2013
Posted By: Meredith Odato

On July 18, 2013, the full U.S. Senate voted to confirm Gina McCarthy as the next U.S. EPA Administrator.  The Senate voted 59-40 in favor of President Obama’s controversial nominee, after months of delay.  The President formally nominated McCarthy in March 2013.  McCarthy has led EPA’s air office since 2009 and is expected to play a pivotal role in implementing the President’s Climate Action Plan.