"Today's topic is one that many of us are very familiar with, but we remain extremely intrigued by: fusion energy."
"The potential benefits of a fusion reactor are beyond calculation."
"If we are serious about a clean energy future with lower power sector emissions, there is no ambition that fits the bill better than fusion."
"The House passed bipartisan bill I was proud to cosponsor, the DOE Science for the Future Act, seeks to nearly double that by fiscal year 2026."
"I look forward to hearing from esteemed representatives from these laboratories today."
"I have been, and continue to be, a strong supporter of nuclear energy, and I'm pleased with the Committee's continued bipartisan support for DOE's nuclear energy research and development (R&D) activit..."
"As we all know, nuclear energy is a clean and reliable baseload energy source that is a central component of the U.S. energy portfolio."
"Robust Federal investment in advanced nuclear energy R&D is essential to our energy independence, our emissions reduction plans, our national security, and our international competitiveness."
"I have been- and continue to be-a strong supporter of nuclear energy and I'm pleased with this Committee's continued bipartisan support for DOE's nuclear energy research and development activities."
"Nuclear energy is a clean and reliable baseload energy source that is a central component of the U.S. energy portfolio."
"Robust federal investment in advanced nuclear energy R&D is essential to our energy independence, our emissions reduction plans, our national security, and our international competitiveness."
"We cannot afford to cede leadership in the global nuclear energy market to our international rivals, like China and Russia."