Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, have announced an upcoming hearing focused on nuclear energy. The hearing is titled "American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era" and will examine issues related to licensing, deployment, and the implementation of recent federal laws and administration policies in nuclear energy.
“Nuclear energy provides affordable and reliable power to our grid while generating the largest portion of carbon free electricity in the United States,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “This hearing will offer a chance to discuss the current state of our nuclear industry, addressing the licensing and deployment of nuclear power while examining how the implementation of recent laws and policies can support the industry growth that will be vital to meeting our energy and security needs.”
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET in Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. It will be open to both the public and press. A livestream will also be available through energycommerce.house.gov.
Questions about the hearing can be directed to Calvin Huggins via email at Calvin.Huggins1@mail.house.gov. Press inquiries should be sent to Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.
