Hirono Statement on Renomination of Julie Su to Serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) released the following statement after President Biden renominated Julie Su to serve as the country’s next Secretary of Labor:

“Throughout her career, Acting Secretary Su has been a strong and effective champion for working people and families across the country—work she has continued at the Department of Labor. As Acting Secretary, she has played a critical role supporting workers—mediating several high-profile labor disputes and helping find consensus to move our country and our economy forward. Her work as Acting Secretary has been praised by business and labor leaders alike. Now is the time for the Senate to confirm her as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor, so she can continue building upon the Biden-Harris Administration’s progress supporting workers, businesses, and our economy.”

Senator Hirono has been a vocal advocate for Julie Su’s nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Labor. When President Biden was elected in 2020, Senator Hirono sent him a letter expressing her strong support for Su to serve as the next Secretary of Labor. This past May, she urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Su and has also commended Acting Secretary Su’s work during floor speeches in July and December.

If confirmed, Julie Su would be the first Asian American in the Biden Administration serve in the Cabinet at the secretary level.

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