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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the Future of American Nuclear Energy
Record date · January 1, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing on January 18, 2024, to discuss the role of nuclear energy in the United States. The session featured testimony from officials representing the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
This hearing serves as a formal record of government oversight regarding the regulatory and economic framework for future nuclear energy development in the United States.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of Energy
The agency provides testimony and responds to questions regarding its nuclear energy policies.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The agency provides testimony regarding its role in regulating nuclear energy operations.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The agency provides testimony regarding electric reliability as it relates to nuclear energy.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on January 18, 2024, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
- Multiple reports and op-eds regarding nuclear waste, energy investment, and advanced nuclear technology were submitted into the record by committee members.
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- Questions for the record were submitted to witnesses by Representatives Fallon, Donalds, and Waltz.
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Extensive Document Submission
A large number of op-eds and reports were submitted into the record by Rep. Donalds, indicating a high level of focus on nuclear energy advocacy within the subcommittee.
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