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'The full puzzle': Fleischmann already funded nuclear in Oak Ridge. Now, the military, too

April 23, 2024

Daniel Dassow

If Rep. Chuck Fleischmann's advocacy in Congress had to be summed up in a single word, it would be "nuclear."

That's not just nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons, but nuclear cleanup as well. Fleischmann's influence over nuclear projects is tied to his role as an appropriator in the House of Representatives overseeing funding to the Department of Energy.

Issues:Foreign AffairsInfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Reliable energy is a national security issue

April 17, 2024

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Rep. Chuck Fleischmann

The Washington Times

Every American understands that the Department of Defense and the brave men and women of our armed services are the face and backbone of our national defense. What some may not be aware of are the contributions to both our national and energy security that the Department of Energy (DOE) makes, particularly through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). As chairman of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds these agencies, I worked with my Republican colleagues in the House to pass this year’s funding bill that effectively used precious and limited taxpayer dollars to strengthen U.S. national security and energy security.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann Named to Influential Defense Appropriations Subcommittee

April 16, 2024

Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, was named to the powerful Defense Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for funding America’s military and national defense.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNational Defense

ICYMI - Fleischmann Supports Bill to End Counting of Illegal Aliens in Electoral College Votes and Congressional Apportionment

April 10, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement about his support for H.R.7109, the Equal Representation Act. H.R. 7109 ensures that only legal American citizens are factored into the official count for congressional districts and the Electoral College map that determines the outcome of presidential elections.

Issues:Border SecurityElection IntegrityEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann and Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly host a press conference to highlight federal funds brought to Chattanooga by Congressman Fleischmann to invest in public safety and infrastructure.

ICYMI: Rep. Fleischmann Joins Mayor Tim Kelly, EPB, UTC, United Way to Highlight Federal Funding for Chattanooga Projects

March 27, 2024

Press Release

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), hosted a press conference with Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and joined by EPB CEO David Wade, UTC Chancellor Steve Angle and officials from the United Way and Chattanooga Police Department to celebrate Chattanooga’s community project funding secured by Congressman Fleischmann in the recent federal appropriations process.

Issues:InfrastructureTransportationEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Leads Energy and Water Appropriations Hearing on Department of Energy’s Budget Request

March 20, 2024

Press Release

Chairman Chuck Fleischmann led the hearing for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) fiscal year 2025 budget request. In his opening remarks, Chairman Fleischmann highlighted the critical wins from his fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water bill that provided historic levels of funding for American-made domestic nuclear energy and advocated for his priorities for fiscal year 2025 to build on the important progress made to revitalize America’s energy sector.

Issues:National DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergy

Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Development Bill Passes House

March 6, 2024

Press Release

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, lauded the passage of the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, which makes historic investments to strengthen and modernize America’s nuclear stockpile, advance America’s New Nuclear Future, and support critical basic science and energy security work at the Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) and throughout the United States.

Issues:Foreign AffairsInfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

ICYMI - Rep. Fleischmann Op-Ed: Republicans Are Rebuilding American Security With Nuclear Energy And Nuclear Weapons

March 5, 2024

Press Release

Washington, DC – Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann wrote an editorial for The Daily Caller, highlighting the importance of the Energy and Water Development bill that Rep.

Issues:National DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Rep. Fleischmann Statement on President Biden’s Performative Photo-Op at Our Southern Border

February 29, 2024

Press Release

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), released the following statement about President Joe Biden’s photo-op at the southern border in Brownsville, Texas.

Issues:Border SecurityEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Fleischmann Applauds Announcement of Type One Energy Group, Inc. to Establish HQ and Expand Operations in East Tennessee - Creating 330 New Jobs

February 21, 2024

Press Release

Chattanooga, TN – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations and Co-Chairman of the House Fusion Energy Caucus, applauded Type One Energy Group, Inc.’s announcement that the company will invest $223.5 million to establish its headquarters and expand their operations in East Tennessee.

Issues:Nuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

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