Jeffrey Holmstead
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| Jeffrey Holmstead | |
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| Organization: | Bracewell LLP |
| Role: | Partner |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. |
| Expertise: | Attorney |
| Education: | •Brigham Young University (B.A., economics and English, 1984) •Yale Law School (J.D., 1987)[1][2] |
| Website: | Official website |
Jeffrey Holmstead is a partner with the law firm Bracewell LLP in Washington, D.C. During the period of transition between the Obama and Trump administrations, Holmstead was reported to be in consideration for a high-level appointment in the Trump administration. The New York Times reported that Holmstead was being considered as administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.[3]
Career
Legal career
In 1987, after graduating from law school, Jeffrey Holmstead was a law clerk to Judge Douglas Ginsburg in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.[4][1]
In 1993, after serving in the White House under George H.W. Bush, Holmstead joined the law firm Latham & Watkins, where he focussed on environmental law. He remained with the firm for eight years before joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W. Bush.[2][1]
After working for the EPA, Holmstead joined the law firm Bracewell LLP (formerly Bracewell and Giuliani LLP) in Washington, D.C. He is a partner with the firm and leads the firm's Environmental Strategies Group (ESG). He specializes in climate change, energy, environmental strategies, government, litigation, and strategic communications.[1] According to the The New York Times, Holmstead is also an energy lobbyist for the firm.[5]
White House appointments
In 1989, Holmstead was appointed associate counsel to the President in the White House under the George H.W. Bush administration. In 1990, he worked on passing amendments to the Clean Air Act.[1][2] He remained under the administration until 1993.[4]
Holmstead joined the George W. Bush administration as the assistant administrator for Air & Radiation for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While working under the Bush administration at the EPA, Holmstead helped develop the Clean Air Interstate Rule, the Clean Air Diesel Rule, the Mercury Rule for power plants, and the reform of the New Source Review program.[4] He also aided in the development of the administration’s Clear Skies Legislation and parts of the Global Climate Change Initiative.[1][2] He left the EPA in 2005.[4]
| Possible Trump appointee (first term) |
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| During the 2016 presidential transition of power, Holmstead was reported to be in consideration for a high-level appointment in Donald Trump's (R) first term. |
Full list of possible appointees |
See also: Donald Trump's Cabinet, 2025 |
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See also
- George W. Bush
- George H.W. Bush
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Clean Air Act
- Donald Trump potential high-level administration appointments
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Bracewell, "Jeffery Holmstead," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 White House Archives, "Jeffrey R. Holmstead," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Donald Trump Is Choosing His Cabinet. Here’s the Latest List.," November 29, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 LinkedIn, "Jeffery Holmstead," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Trump Has Options for Undoing Obama’s Climate Legacy," November 25, 2016
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