"I believe that the tens of millions of people who suffer from respiratory disease, breathing problems, heart problems, small birth weight, is above 100 million according to the American Lung Association."
"Instead, it will result in more red tape, displace local management programs and shift limited resources away from working environmental programs."
"This overreach will impact families and businesses across the country."
"The gentlelady yields. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from Arizona, Dr. Gosar."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for creating this subcommittee and giving us an opportunity to look at some issues that are so impactful for our citizens."
"Nuclear energy is a reliable, resilient, and has safely powered America for decades."
"Nuclear power currently accounts for approximately 19 percent of the United States' electricity generation and 60 percent of our emission-free electricity."
"Is the United States going to remain a global leader in nuclear technology?"
"The time frame for bringing a nuclear reactor online is unforgivably long and so we must work together to make sure that we can make it more time-sensitive."
"When will we see the commercialization of small modular nuclear reactors that can be deployed at off-grid locations?"
"this Committee has conducted I believe 87 hearings during the course of the last two years under Chairman Smith's leadership"