Democrat Willie Phillips Resigns From Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The move paves the way for President Donald Trump to nominate another member that would give the panel a Republican majority.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission acting Chairman Willie Phillips in 2016. Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia Annual Report

Willie Phillips, a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) who served as its chairman under the Biden administration, resigned on April 21, the commission said.

Phillips, a Democrat, served as FERC’s chairman from Jan. 3, 2023, to Jan. 20, 2025.