The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the next secretary of transportation, marking a return to public office for former Wisconsin congressman.

Former U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin, Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday by the Senate to be Transportation Secretary.

Duffy takes office as the White House orders a pause on some government grants and loans that could affect certain rail programs.

President Donald Trump said Duffy would use his past experience in Congress to help rebuild the country’s infrastructure and improve travel safety.

Duffy does not have a background in transportation, similar to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when he arrived four years ago.

President-elect Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT), Sean Duffy, said during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that Boeing needs “tough love” to bounce back

Sean Duffy, a former Fox Business host and Wisconsin congressman, would head a sprawling Transportation Department that oversees aviation, rail and transit.

The Senate is set to vote on the confirmation of Sean Duffy as transportation secretary, with wide bipartisan support expected.

Senators voted 97-0 to invoke cloture on Duffy’s nomination. He is expected to be confirmed in a final vote on Tuesday afternoon.

WASHINGTON – Former Wisconsin Republican Congressman Sean ... would work with Congress and the FAA to restore confidence in Boeing, a plane manufacturer that has come under federal scrutiny ...

Sean Duffy, a former Republican Wisconsin Representative and the nominee for Transportation Secretary was introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, at his confirmation hearing.

Former Rep. Sean Duffy told lawmakers that his top priorities leading the Department of Transportation include aviation and highway safety.