Former Republican Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Labor in a bipartisan

While in Congress, Ms. Chavez-DeRemer was a co-sponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, known as the PRO Act, a sweeping labor bill that sought to strengthen collective bargaining rights.

Oregon’s Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed by the Senate as U.S. labor secretary on Monday. Her cabinet appointment represents a reversal of fortune for the Happy Valley business owner who in November lost a reelection bid after one term representing Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.

ASSP congratulates Lori Chavez-DeRemer on her confirmation as Secretary of Labor, highlighting the need for collaboration to advance workplace safety and health.

In a 66-30 vote, 15 Democratic senators signaled support for President Trump’s pick, as Chavez-DeRemer advanced to a final vote on her nomination – which is scheduled to take place on Monday.

Several prominent labor unions, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, endorsed Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination.

After Monday’s vote, Trump will have his entire formal Cabinet confirmed by the Senate a week before his predecessor.

As the DOL secretary, Chavez-DeRemer will oversee the Employee Benefits Security Administration.

DOL’s future plans are still evolving, though there are hints the agency may be assuming a more pro-worker stance than in certain Republican administrations given support from unions such as the Teamsters.

Fox News Digital exclusively obtained the memo Lori Chavez-DeRemer sent to senior staff at the Department of Labor Wednesday — her first official day on the job.