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May 14, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann sent a letter to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries asking lawmakers to extend a bipartisan invitation for Pope Leo XIV to address a joint session of Congress.

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.

April 13, 2025

Legislation to study the feasibility of the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) to become a National Scenic Trail was reintroduced in Congress by State Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, Steve Cohen, Chuck Edwards and Lucy McBath; and Senators Thom Tillis, Raphael Warnock and Ted Budd.

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.

February 28, 2025

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, along with Republican Senator Bill Hagerty and Republican Representative Chuck Fleischmann, addressed the media Friday at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

February 28, 2025

OAK RIDGE, Tenn.--The U.S. Secretary of Energy visited Oak Ridge on Friday, visiting with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) leaders on a new energy initiative which is putting the state at the forefront of future development.

February 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann was highlighted in Roll Call for being one of 13 members of the House of Representatives out of 435 who had perfect voting attendance in 2024.

February 10, 2025

President Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary is making commercial nuclear power a priority for unleashing American energy abundance and innovation.

Chris Wright listed his priorities earlier this week upon taking over the Energy Department and one of them is significantly expanding commercial nuclear power in the U.S. as newer technologies take hold.

February 8, 2025

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act passed the United States House of Representatives by a unanimous voice vote.