Laura Swett was named chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
She was nominated by President Trump on June 2, 2025, and confirmed by the Senate on Oct. 7, 2025. US President Donald Trump named Laura Swett the new chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). US President Donald Trump named Laura Swett the new chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Oct. 23.
Swett was nominated by Pres.
Trump on June 2, 2025, and confirmed by the Senate on Oct. 7, 2025, to serve on the commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2030.
Swett has litigated FERC law for the past 15 years, representing generating utilities, transmission owners, and natural gas and liquids pipelines, most recently at Vinson and Elkins.
She has also served at FERC, advising a former chairman and commissioner and serving as lead attorney in FERC’s Office of Enforcement.