Dan Newhouse: “Includes 1.8 billion for the nuclear energy program.”

“This Bill provides over 1.6 billion in additional funds for the National Nuclear Security Administration, which will enable meaningful deterrence against foreign adversaries such as Iran, Russia and China. Includes 1.8 billion for the nuclear energy program. These funds will accelerate advanced reactor and small modular reactor development. Very important in my area. Thank you. While increasing programs across the entire nuclear fuel cycle, including production of high assay low enriched uranium.” (01:50–01:54)

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