Brett Guthrie: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support today of H.R. 6544, the Atomic Energy Advancement Act. I represent…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support today of H.R. 6544, the Atomic Energy Advancement Act. I represent western Kentucky coal communities, including Muhlenberg, McLean, and Ohio Counties. Unfortunately, Washington Democrats' war on coal has resulted in the loss of good-paying jobs and key energy production for our Commonwealth and our Nation. I introduced the Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act, which is included in this package, to ensure that we continue to use Kentucky's experienced energy workers to bring back American energy independence and ensure our leadership as an energy producer. We have an opportunity to repurpose sites, like retired coal facilities, to reinstate American energy dominance. I am committed to making sure we have affordable, reliable energy from a diverse energy portfolio, while empowering communities who powered our Nation for generations to help us continue to keep the lights on for years to come. Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this legislation.”