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Information regarding my stance on Energy issues.

July 18, 2025
Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, led by Energy and Water Appropriations Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27. Approval of Rep. Fleischmann’s FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations bill by the Appropriations Committee is a key step before the bill can be brought to the House Floor for a vote.
July 15, 2025

Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met yesterday evening to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water bill written by Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill was approved by the Subcommittee by a 10-5 vote, sending the bill to the full Appropriations Committee for consideration.

July 3, 2025

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann(TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives completed final passage of H.R.

May 22, 2025
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Energy and Water Appropriations Chairman, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that delivers President Trump’s America First Agenda.
May 9, 2025
It's Fleischmann Friday! Watch my video to hear me recap my work for YOU from this week, including conducting oversight of our Armed Forces, honoring the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, and leading a hearing for the Department of Energy's budget request.
April 30, 2025
America and the world need more energy. Revolutionary advancements in artificial intelligence, the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies, the explosive growth of new industries, and surging electrification of everyday life are propelling our nation and the globe toward a situation where demand far exceeds the supply that utility companies can provide.
April 24, 2025

Our nation faces many challenges, and foremost among them is the urgent need to lower the cost of living, rebuild our manufacturing sectors and enhance the quality of life for every American.

March 25, 2025
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03), Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense (NEDD) Act in the House to increase the protection of Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear assets and facilities related to national security, including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), from unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.
March 6, 2025
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, hosted U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to showcase the groundbreaking, cutting-edge work ORNL is doing to fulfill President Trump’s agenda to unleash American energy and innovation.
March 2, 2025

Newly appointed United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright made a visit to Oak Ridge, Tennessee Friday with the Tennessee Valley Authority to learn more about their nuclear energy efforts.