Lummis Leads Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Nuclear Energy Future, Bipartisan Legislation

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety, convened a hearing to examine a trio of legislative proposals: the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act, a discussion draft of the RECHARGE Act, and a discussion draft of the Enrichment Licensing Modernization Act.

In her opening remarks, Senator Lummis said America must remain an economic superpower in the decades ahead, and that requires smart energy policy to ensure the United States continues to lead the way.

During the hearing, Chair Lummis questioned witnesses on what it will take to strengthen America’s nuclear energy sector, covering everything from cutting red tape on project development and expanding the workforce to attracting lasting investment in energy communities. Witnesses weighed in on how to move nuclear deployment forward safely, reliably, and affordably, touching on construction challenges and the industry’s need for more skilled workers.