Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) has announced a hearing titled “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” The session will focus on developments in nuclear power technology, particularly the commercial viability of small and micro modular reactors (SMRs and MMRs). Additionally, it will address supply chain challenges affecting access to nuclear fuel and discuss potential congressional actions to strengthen American energy.
"America is at risk of falling behind in the global energy race—and that should concern every one of us. The hard truth is that excessive regulations and red tape from previous administrations have stifled private-sector innovation, preventing us from fully unleashing America’s energy potential. Fortunately, the Trump Administration is implementing common-sense policies designed to redefine power generation and open new pathways to solving our domestic energy challenges. Advanced nuclear reactors will make energy more accessible, more affordable, and more abundant for hardworking Americans. I look forward to hearing from witnesses on how Congress can bolster nuclear energy development and ensure American energy dominance," stated Subcommittee Chairman Burlison.
The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. ET in HVC-210 at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. Witnesses include Alex Epstein, President and Founder of the Center for Industrial Progress, and Joshua Smith, Energy Policy Lead at the Abundance Institute. The event will be available via livestream.
Earlier this month on July 11, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison led a delegation to Los Angeles County, California. The purpose was to inspect nuclear power reactors as part of evaluating steps towards advancing nuclear energy.
