Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I am pleased to bring the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, to the floor today. The bill provides a total of $59.2 billion to advance our commitment to national security, energy security, and economic competitiveness. The bill delivers strong support for our national defense and provides $25.5 billion for the National Nuclear Security Administration. The bill prioritizes nuclear weapons activities, fully funding all major stockpile modernization activities and providing additional funds for plutonium pit production and the nuclear sea- launched cruise missile. At the Department of Energy, the bill supports programs that advance our Nation's energy security and ensure America remains at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation. This includes strong funding for nuclear energy, including additional funds specifically for nuclear demonstration projects; the Office of Science, including fusion energy sciences; and the full spectrum of mining production technologies to reduce our reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals. The bill also includes a number of provisions to protect American resources and intellectual property from falling into the hands of foreign adversaries.…”