STEVE KNIGHT: “I thank Mr. Weber and Mr. Beyer for their congenial work on this issue. I do rise today in support of H.R. 4084, the…”

“I thank Mr. Weber and Mr. Beyer for their congenial work on this issue. I do rise today in support of H.R. 4084, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, as I am a cosponsor. Some of us believe a nuclear energy policy is important to the State of California, which is home to private companies and universities pursuing advanced nuclear technologies. I am proud to support this legislation because it would provide capabilities for our technology innovators to develop new reactors that will yield amazing benefits to society through increased resistance to proliferation, minimizing waste, and perhaps even consuming existing waste stockpiles. The possibilities are endless when we allow our engineers to creatively tackle the world's challenges, and this is no different for nuclear energy. This is important because in my district we have recently seen the issues that can arise when an area is dependent on a single energy source. California is home to many of the companies seeking to partner with the DOE and benefit from our Nation's unparalleled supercomputer capabilities. Leveraging the Department's assets will help our domestic industry capture a significant share of a growing, multibillion-dollar industry. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record letters of support from Tri Alpha, a California-based fusion company, and UPower, a California- based advanced fission reactor company. Tri Alpha Energy, February 24, 2016. Hon.…”