Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently sold shares in six companies, valued between $1,000 and $120,000, according to a financial disclosure filed on Friday. This follows an incident in April where Granholm testified she did not own individual stocks, a statement she later corrected, admitting to owning shares in several companies. The sales, executed on May 18, involved holdings in Uber, Gilead, Redfin, Invesco, Teladoc Health, and Cedar Fair. Granholm's 2022 disclosure indicated previous sales of Uber, Gilead, and Redfin shares in April 2021, and Invesco shares in May 2021, shortly after assuming her position at the Department of Energy in February 2021.

While the Department of Energy asserts these assets were "non-conflicting," Uber, one of the divested companies, is a founding member of the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA). This organization actively lobbies for policies promoting electric vehicles, a technology Granholm has publicly supported, including calling for an all-electric U.S. military fleet by 2030. ZETA's advocacy aligns with Granholm's push for increased electric vehicle adoption and investment in clean energy technologies.

Following Granholm's corrected testimony and recent stock sales, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) has called for an investigation by the Department of Energy's Inspector General. Barrasso expressed concerns about Granholm's transparency and adherence to ethics rules. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), whose questioning initially revealed the discrepancy, has requested a committee hearing to examine Granholm's disclosures. He questioned Granholm's awareness of her stock ownership and the delay in correcting her initial testimony. While a hearing isn't currently scheduled, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has offered to facilitate a meeting between Hawley and Granholm.

Furthermore, Granholm recently disclosed her husband's ownership of Ford Motor Company shares, which were sold in May. This ownership was not reported in previous disclosures. Senator Barrasso has raised concerns about Granholm's support of Ford projects during her tenure, along with her past involvement with electric vehicle maker Proterra and previous violations of the Hatch Act and STOCK Act.