Energy

Fleischmann Announces Plans for the Collaborative for Energy Resilience and Quantum Science

January 26, 2024

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, hosted recently appointed Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) Director Dr. Stephen K. Streiffer and EPB to announce the new Collaborative for Energy Resilience and Quantum Science (CERQS).

Issues:InfrastructureEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann hosts ORNL Director Dr. Stephen K. Streiffer, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, and Dept. of Energy officials to announce the major new Collaborative for Energy Resilience and Quantum Science (CERQS).

Fleischmann, EPB, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Announce Plans for Collaborative for Energy Resilience and Quantum Science

January 26, 2024

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Issues:EnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill Passes House

October 26, 2023

Press Release

House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed his Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

Issues:InfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Fleischmann Receives Distinguished Leadership Award from the United States Nuclear Industry Council

July 28, 2023

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U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) received the United States Nuclear Industry Council’s (USNIC) prestigious Distinguished Leadership Award for his almost 13 years of vigorous advocacy for advancing America’s nuclear preeminence. Congressman Fleischmann was the only Member of Congress in both the House of Representatives and Senate to receive this high honor.

Issues:EnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann’s FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Passed by House Appropriations Committee

June 23, 2023

Press Release

House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

Issues:InfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann Applauds Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

March 30, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.

Issues:EnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Chuck Fleischmann’s Opening Statement at the First Energy and Water Subcommittee Hearing for the 118th Congress

March 23, 2023

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It is my pleasure to welcome Secretary Jennifer Granholm to the Energy and Water Subcommittee this morning to discuss the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Energy.

Issues:Nuclear EnergyEnergy

Fleischmann Co-Leads Bipartisan National Commitment to Support Nuclear Energy

March 21, 2023

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Washington, DC – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Co-Chairman of the Advanced Nuclear Caucus and Fusion Energy Caucus, helped introduce a bipartisan resolution expressing Congress’ commitment to embracing and accepting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source to achieve a reliable, secure, and green electric grid.

Issues:Nuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Rep. Fleischmann Joins House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

March 1, 2023

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Washington, DC – Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement announcing that he has joined the United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Congressman Fleischmann will serve on the Energy Subcommittee that has jurisdiction over energy research and development, commercial application of energy technology, Department of Energy laboratories, and more. In addition, Rep.

Issues:Nuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann Votes to Protect America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve

January 27, 2023

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U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 21, the Strategic Petroleum Response Act, which will protect America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from being drained for political purposes.

Issues:Energy