[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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          UNLEASHING FULL POTENTIAL OF DOMESTIC NUCLEAR ENERGY

  (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, nuclear energy development has made 
tremendous strides to become one of the most carbon-free, safe, and 
reliable sources of energy.
  Beyond powering cities, the nuclear industry provides jobs to 
Americans and fuels the economy. For example, the Idaho National 
Laboratory, in my home State of Idaho, is a major economic driver, 
bringing an economic impact of nearly $4 billion just last year.
  The Atomic Energy Advancement Act provides a clear pathway for 
industry leaders such as INL to continue the production of affordable 
and sustainable energy by removing barriers that hinder the development 
of nuclear power, unleashing the full potential of our domestic nuclear 
energy, and taking away the need to rely on foreign adversaries.
  This legislation will streamline the licensing process, accelerate 
the development of nuclear power, and expedite the regulatory process 
for advanced reactors while building the nuclear workforce at the NRC.
  For this and many other reasons, I voted in support of H.R. 6544 to 
bolster our energy security and drive innovation through the atomic 
energy industry.

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