[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 SECURING OUR OWN NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN

  (Mr. FULCHER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Speaker, there is no reason our Nation should be 
importing natural resources from Russia as we have an abundance of 
untapped energy resources right here under our feet.
  H.R. 1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, represents a 
crucial step forward in protecting our national security, safeguarding 
our interests, and ensuring the responsible use of nuclear energy 
within the United States.
  We must recognize the importance of having safe nuclear energy in our 
national energy portfolio and the related need for responsible sourcing 
of critical minerals like uranium.
  The risk of relying on Russian imports is just too high. Becoming 
energy independent will make us stronger in the long run. We must 
utilize our domestic resources and our trustworthy friends. Let us 
consider the strategic importance of securing our own nuclear supply 
chain.
  By passing H.R. 1042, we affirm our commitment to energy 
independence, national security, and responsible governance.

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