AXPC Statement on the Confirmation of BLM Director Steve Pearce

May 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) CEO Anne Bradbury issued the following statement congratulating Steve Pearce on his confirmation as Director of the Bureau of Land Management:

AXPC congratulates Steve Pearce on his confirmation and welcomes his seasoned leadership to an agency that plays an outsized role in advancing energy affordability and strengthening America’s energy security. We look forward to partnering with him to increase permitting efficiencies and achieve a durable regulatory environment that supports responsible energy production, delivers lasting benefits for the American people, and balances environmental protections.

About AXPC: 

The American Exploration & Production Council is a national trade association representing the leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States. AXPC companies are committed to safety, stewardship, and innovation to deliver reliable, affordable energy to American consumers. More information about AXPC can be found at axpc.org.