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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Applauds Confirmation of Administrators for FHWA, NHTSA, and PHMSA

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Contact: pressoffice@dot.gov

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today welcomed three new Administrators to the Department after the U.S. Senate today confirmed the following nominations in an en bloc vote of 51-47. They are:

• Sean McMaster as the 22nd Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),

• Jonathan Morrison as the 17th Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and

• Paul Roberti as the 6th Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
  “Sean, Jonathan, and Paul are strong leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Department. Their work will help us rebuild America’s infrastructure, protect families on the road, and unleash American energy,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “America is building again, and the expertise of our new administrators will allow us to execute President Trump’s bold transportation agenda.”

FHWA:

As Federal Highway Administrator, McMaster will lead FHWA in supporting state and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway Program) and various federally and tribally owned lands (Federal Lands Highway Program). Through financial and technical assistance to state and local governments, the FHWA is responsible for ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world.

“I am honored to serve under President Trump and Secretary Duffy as we work to revitalize America’s roads and bridges,” said Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster. “I look forward to partnering with state and local leaders to accelerate project delivery and get shovels in the ground.”

NHTSA:

At the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Morrison will be responsible for leading the agency’s efforts to reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes. This involves setting and enforcing vehicle safety standards, conducting research on traffic safety, and educating the driving public about safe driving practices.

“I deeply appreciate President Trump for nominating me and Secretary Duffy for his support through this process,” said NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison. “I look forward to enhancing safety on our nation’s roadways, supporting law enforcement, making vehicles more affordable again, and unleashing American innovation.”

PHMSA:

At the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Roberti will work to carry out the agency’s mission to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to Americans’ daily lives.

“It is an honor to serve President Trump and Secretary Duffy as PHMSA’s first administrator in over four years,” said PHMSA Administrator Paul Roberti. “Under this administration, PHMSA will return to its core mission of ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of the energy and other hazardous materials that the American people rely on daily.”