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Subcommittee explores small modular reactors and nuclear licensing reforms as part of energy mix
2238569 · February 5, 2025
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Summary
Witnesses and members discussed nuclear power’s role in providing reliable baseload capacity, small modular reactors (SMRs) as scalable options, and regulatory reforms (Advance Act) to speed licensing and deployment.
Members and witnesses highlighted nuclear power — including small modular reactors — as a source of reliable baseload electricity to meet long‑term demand.
Witness Brigham McCown praised legislative steps aimed at modernizing nuclear licensing, noting SMRs’ potential to be replicated and deployed at scale:…
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