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News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the release of President Biden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget...
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Hanford Marks 2022 Priority, Treats First Batch of Tank Waste

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - The first batch of approximately 200,000 gallons of tank waste has been treated by the Hanford Site ’s Tank-Side Cesium Removal (TSCR) System and is staged in a double-shell tank for immobilization in glass when the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant begins vitrifying waste. This marks a significant point in the treatment process that began in late January.
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FY23 Budget Request Sets Stage for Continued EM Success

News Release: EM 's fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget request of $7.64 billion reflects the strong commitment to clean up the environment in communities that historically supported or continue to support nuclear weapons programs and government-sponsored nuclear research.
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'Smart, kind, and passionate': Davis to become DOE chief of staff; other new appointees announced

The U.S. Department of Energy announced new appointees, including Christoper Davis, who will serve as chief of staff, in a March 18 news release.
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Bill H.Res.1006 introduced, referred to Energy and Commerce committee on March 28

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Darin Lahood.
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Leader Rodgers Urges Biden to Prioritize Lowering Costs for Struggling Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget.
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Oak Ridge Contractor Highlights EM Cleanup at STEM Night for Students

News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Employees from Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) contractor Isotek recently supported a local middle school’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Night, which attracted hundreds of students and their family members.
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Hanford Contractors Join Forces to Promote Opportunities for Small Businesses

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - With small businesses a key contract component across the EM complex, prime contractors at the Hanford Site are collaborating to connect with potential subcontractors and offer firsthand assistance to small businesses. Small business program managers are hosting quarterly online forums to connect with local and regional small businesses and share best practices for doing business at the site.
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New Radiological Inspection Technology Demonstrated at SRNL

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) oversaw the demonstration recently of a new radiological inspection technology called iGART.
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Small Businesses Play Vital Role in Advancing EM’s Mission

News Release: Representing more than 15% of EM ’s annual budget, small business prime contractors and subcontractors contribute significantly to the cleanup program’s success at every one of its sites.
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DOE Will Assist 24 Communities With Locally Tailored Pathways to Clean Energy

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the inaugural communities selected as part of the Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP ), a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to help energy-overburdened communities take direct control of their clean energy...
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Biden Administration Announcement for LNG Partnership with Europe

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a partnership with the European Union to increase American exports of liquified natural gas (LNG) to Europe.
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Leader Rodgers: This is an Attempt by Democrats to Revive Socialist Drug Pricing

Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke before the Rules Committee during a hearing on H.R. 6833, an attempt by Democrats to revive socialist drug pricing in the tax and spending spree and give Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) a pass to keep hiding savings from patients.
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E&C Announces Health Legislative Hearing on MDUFA Reauthorization

The medical device user fee program is necessary, highly effective, and helps the Food and Drug Administration fulfill its mission to ensure the safety and efficacy of medical devices
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E&C Announces Hearing on Mental Health Legislation

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Tuesday, April 5
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With FY 2023 Budget Request, LPO Leans into Growing Portfolio

The Loan Programs Office’s (LPO) FY 2023 Budget Request, released this week, comes at a time of increased applicant interest in LPO as the nation’s largest source of financing for early-stage innovative energy technologies, with over $70 billion in active applications as of March 2022.
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Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Fusion Research at Tokamak and Spherical Tokamak Facilities

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $50 million to support U.S. scientists conducting experimental research in fusion energy science at tokamak and spherical tokamak facilities in the U.S. and around the globe.
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FERC Open Meeting for April: Commissioners to Meet In-Person

FERC Chairman Rich Glick announced today that the Commissioners will convene in the Commission Meeting Room for the April 2022 open meeting.
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President’s FY23 NNSA Budget Enables ‘Responsive and Responsible’ Nuclear Security Efforts

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration on Monday released President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for NNSA, a proposal designed to support the nuclear deterrent and nuclear security at this crucial time.
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Manchin Calls For Renewed U.S. Commitment To The Freely Associated States

Manchin’s call comes amid ongoing negotiations and China’s continued aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific region
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