Energy Hearing: American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era

Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) · January 7, 2026

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Chair opens hearing and states scope

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Chairman Latta called the Subcommittee to order, set the hearing’s goals (assessing the nuclear industry and actions to enable deployment) and emphasized the need for more firm, reliable power for industry, homes and national security.

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The House Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing to examine the state of the U.S. nuclear industry, covering regulatory reform, financing, domestic fuel supply, advanced reactor demonstrations and spent-fuel policy. Witnesses from industry and national labs testified about deployment opportunities, workforce needs and risks to regulatory independence, and members pressed for oversight and legislative follow-up.

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