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Mr. Griffith replied, “Absolutely. We need all electrons and we need them at a fast rate to meet the growing demand from A.I., to meet the reshoring of American manufacturing and to keep prices low for American consumers.” He added that the department should bring “all those resources to bear” for energy sources that are secure, reliable and affordable.

His remarks framed energy reliability and affordability as tied to emerging electricity demand drivers such as artificial intelligence and manufacturing reshoring. The exchange was a statement of policy preference; no specific programs, budgets or regulatory actions were proposed during the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hearing: Heinrich Questions DOE's Under Secretary of Science and Under Secretary of Energy Nominees","oneSentenceSummary","Mr. Griffith told a Senate panel that keeping energy prices affordable requires rapidly expanding production across all available sources, including renewables and storage, to meet rising demand from AI and manufacturing reshoring.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6447905,"Nominees agree Congress holds power over rescinding obligated funds, pledge to follow appropriations law",28,267000,295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956455-c60348a5d26f57ad1bb29bd7bc0a8f24&start=267&end=295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956455-c60348a5d26f57ad1bb29bd7bc0a8f24/thumbnail_267000.jpg","/articles/6447905/Nominees-agree-Congress-holds-power-over-rescinding-obligated-funds-pledge-to-follow-appropriations-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6447905-9fb354dab7dd208e7a3f8fda489261a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111746&Signature=ImgaGbImFu8vKrpUMAcaHoF3I5YU~hnB0QOH8gKsohlnQGwdQrPGlzCZH9zVZhsXOTICmERLUXDOdAxuDOdNuibryAdekUek66zBPJx25uAZ-s6KT8LZxFCa2iNi8xclfsCDeUC948wOao1arCoyLmGxTAJsXvUyFmk2b3MAwOhmxpFJVaJ9gnbKpXG1PGagsgiA66CDX9RC83YXi04ZgQ0E1ME7~lacY~Q4R-bCGsc1UjCx1DTmOLqOlPdhdYREfhorkUxc0e~ZWdkUp5rurfvfEY2hcXUuO7O6Xv6bGScQUfB8spR9nxkwvL0qGehsyTSxJnbD5YfVY5dg14eFzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The senator asked whether the authority to rescind obligated funds rests with Congress rather than the executive branch.

Both Mr. Griffith and Dr. Gill said the power rests with Congress and that they would follow the law. “Obviously the Congress has the power of the purse,” Griffith said. Gill added, “I am absolutely committed to follow the law and follow congressional direction and appropriated funds.”

The exchange consisted of declarative commitments by the nominees; the hearing transcript does not record any new or binding allocations, nor does it record any formal guidance from the committee beyond the nominees’ statements.","In the hearing, both nominees agreed that Congress controls rescinding obligated funds and pledged to follow law and congressional direction on appropriations.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6447906,"Griffith says DOJ advice prompted not appearing for earlier House subpoena; pledges to testify if confirmed",51,157000,208000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956455-c60348a5d26f57ad1bb29bd7bc0a8f24&start=157&end=208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956455-c60348a5d26f57ad1bb29bd7bc0a8f24/thumbnail_157000.jpg","/articles/6447906/Griffith-says-DOJ-advice-prompted-not-appearing-for-earlier-House-subpoena-pledges-to-testify-if-confirmed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6447906-cf27003dc3263433e238778f14b06016/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111746&Signature=XMjXpTNF7ZuFKu~q0mluJgdnPsckHXtPiZUx2j3-gcO1UQ1CDA3NR826RsdKuv3aDO~GlvclsGSsjmfpGw1E5cd0q-jSFcJ1tAT1MOyvTbRGapx0jLQe6cvbGTTlPnJZ96MY1qt160NvKrDCBRBXdG8XTARDDSpoFA1QuhWeF27dFKdZnUhkA~8SFF-C8T1o1S9vRw9YA0XrIcrqBeShYHhZJjw1YveXsoYaPcwNtlWqhN~iylYRs~6tJaaHgIOBE7Sqc~vJsSocSyQbSmWTTVrAhWBPiS0Qg6Kuk-PDf-1vEauR6d4BRzrOwe6VYpF8AMtoPmk~QTygg39Wk3nf5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A senator asked Mr. Griffith whether his earlier failure to appear before a House subpoena—referenced as six years earlier—meant his present oath to testify was conditional.

Mr. Griffith said the subpoena in question related to a presidential impeachment and “did not allow for White House counsel to be present,” and that the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel deemed the subpoena invalid and instructed noncompliance. He told the panel, “I am committed to following the law, showing up before this committee without subpoena voluntarily and working with you and the members of this committee, to execute the mission of the Department of Energy.”

The senator pressed for clarity on whether Griffith’s current testimony commitment was unconditional; Griffith reiterated his intent to comply with legal requirements and to appear voluntarily before the committee should he be confirmed. No new legal determinations or enforcement actions were recorded during this exchange.","Mr. Griffith told a Senate panel he did not comply with a House subpoena tied to a presidential impeachment because the subpoena barred White House counsel and the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel advised against complying. He said he would voluntarily appear before the committee if confirmed.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":69,"_45":90,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6447907,"DOE nominees pledge support for open science at national laboratories",157,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956455-c60348a5d26f57ad1bb29bd7bc0a8f24&start=0&end=157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956455-c60348a5d26f57ad1bb29bd7bc0a8f24/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6447907/DOE-nominees-pledge-support-for-open-science-at-national-laboratories","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6447907-7a9c8d88f0e22c3e3fb9673b9537581a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111746&Signature=b7q328Jy9iaaRoo1vJLE9TGv0AXmCQ7FdursW0FdbFGewC~sZV7DBtI6YnlXibRBcXZAw8IssEaoY9-ZrjiqkOktcJWo2pFrZZXl28ZQfKTb3oGjPEyYxjIcSq00Y-0lQPQUbfvHo2jCoqk~zpYYDBpuWB9DK85rg6eFBrD2XzDuH6pKShkx~g-ufMc3CdEyqQB~mMNJSBOKo0gDi2nnzouKukLCE33JqSXj1VQuZsCiiItjILrh16RRE0zwPzk4FI4Pq6GddPCbGJowyyZXpoXPrNlocr9qMsssPDCIs9stZ1u7vuae91~Hn~lLBRmpuu9X3p1Jwfcv3A60Xq2yuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator (unnamed) asked both nominees whether they would refrain from using their positions to reduce open-science research capabilities and staffing at Department of Energy national laboratories, citing the role such work plays in recruiting and retaining scientific talent.

Both nominees said they value open science across the national laboratory complex and offered commitments to protect its role. “You have my total commitment of the appreciation and the importance of open science through the entire National Laboratory complex,” Dr. Gill said. Mr. Griffith said he would work with the secretary and the committee to “deliver the efficient use of government resources” and to maintain American leadership in research and innovation driven by civil servants at the department.

The senator framed the question by noting that even at weapons-focused facilities such as Los Alamos and Sandia, open-science programs help attract and keep researchers. Gill relayed a conversation with the director of Sandia National Laboratories, saying the director described open-science activity as a small fraction of Sandia’s budget but “almost the most important part” because it helps retain the talent necessary to fulfill the laboratories’ missions.

Both nominees prefaced some remarks by noting they were not yet in office and framed their commitments as conditional on confirmation. Griffith said, “Should we be confirmed, I am committed to following the law and executing on the laws of this body,” adding he would work with the secretary and the committee to support research leadership.

No formal policy changes or votes were made during this exchange; the record is limited to the nominees’ statements and the senator’s questions.","During a Senate confirmation hearing, DOE nominees Mr. Griffith and Dr. Gill said they value open science at national labs and committed to preserving research capacity that helps attract and retain talent.","actionData","errors"]

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