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Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on House Passage of ADVANCE Act

Washington, May 9, 2024
Tags: Energy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act, which will help expand the use of nuclear energy, as part of S. 870.  Rep. Bucshon’s Advanced Reactor Fee Reduction Act (H.R. 6326), which previously passed the House as part of the Atomic Energy Advancement Act (H.R. 6544), is included in the ADVANCE Act:

“Expanding nuclear energy uses while simultaneously creating a regulatory structure that bolsters innovation is essential to providing Hoosiers and all Americans with energy affordability, reliability, and security,” said Dr. Bucshon. “The ADVANCE Act is a bipartisan and bicameral agreement that will put game-changing legislation marking the largest reform of our nuclear power laws in a generation onto President Biden’s desk.  I am proud to see my legislation included in this critical energy package that ensures America remains a world leader in nuclear energy technology.” 

BACKGROUND

Dr. Bucshon has remained a strong advocate for an energy agenda that promotes economic growth, affordability and reliability for consumers, and bolsters U.S. energy security. Dr. Bucshon has continually rejected the Biden administration’s rush-to-green agenda, emphasizing that our nation’s energy policy doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game and that’s why we need an all-of-the-above approach to support growth and secure our grid’s reliability while limiting government overreach. 

Benefits of Expanding Nuclear Energy:

  • Nuclear energy is crucial for American energy affordability, reliability, and security. 
  • Nuclear power generates 5 percent of the United States’ carbon-free electricity and nearly 20 percent of the nation’s total electricity. Expanding clean nuclear energy will help America continue to lead the world in reducing carbon emissions.
  • America’s nuclear industry supports nearly 100,000 jobs and, including secondary jobs, more than 470,000.
  • A robust civil nuclear sector strengthens the United States’ strategic leverage and ability to set global standards.

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. represents Indiana’s 8th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives and is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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