Infrastructure

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann receives an update from the Army Corps of Engineers about ongoing construction of the Chickamauga Lock.

Read more about Congressman Fleischmann's ongoing work to improve America's infrastructure nationwide.

Appropriations Committee Approves Chairman Fleischmann’s FY26 Energy and Water Bill

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.

Issues:EnvironmentInfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Bill Advances Through Subcommittee

July 15, 2025

Press Release

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.

Issues:EnvironmentInfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Representative Chuck Fleischmann Applauds Historic Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

July 3, 2025

Press Release

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.

Issues:Border SecurityInfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration ReformEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann’s Statement on House Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

May 22, 2025

Press Release

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.

Issues:Border SecurityInfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyTax ReformEnergyEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration ReformEconomy and Jobs

The time to forge America’s nuclear energy future is now

April 30, 2025

In The News

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03)

The Washington Times

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.

Issues:InfrastructureNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

U.S. representative: Our bipartisan commitment to energy dominance

April 24, 2025

In The News

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann

The Dallas Morning News

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.

Issues:EnvironmentInfrastructureNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Energy & Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Highlights Groundbreaking Work by America's National Labs

February 12, 2025

Video

Energy & Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) participated in a hearing held by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology with the Directors of four of America's National Laboratories and questioned the Directors about how the country's National Laboratories are partnering with private sector companies to develop and commercialize groundbreaking technologies such as fusion energy and AI.

Issues:InfrastructureNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Fleischmann to Serve Second Consecutive Term as Energy and Water Appropriations Chairman

January 28, 2025

Press Release

Chattanooga, TN – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), current Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement after being selected to serve a second consecutive term as Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations.

Issues:InfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann Tours Chickamauga Lock and Receives Update On Ongoing Construction

August 21, 2024

Press Release

Chattanooga, TN - This week, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) visited the Chickamauga Lock and received an update on the ongoing work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). As Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, Rep. Fleischmann fought to secure $237 million needed to finish work on the Chickamauga Lock.

Issues:InfrastructureTransportationEconomy and Jobs

Energy and Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann presides over passages of the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

Appropriations Committee Approves Chairman Fleischmann’s FY25 Energy and Water Bill

July 9, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the full House Committee on Appropriations met to consider Energy and Water Chairman Chuck Fleischmann’s (TN-03) Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill. The committee passed Chairman Fleischmann’s FY25 Energy and Water bill, a critical next step before the full House can vote to enact Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water bill into law.

Issues:InfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Infrastructure

More on Infrastructure