Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced on April 15 a hearing titled "Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Oversight of Activities, Priorities, and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget."
The hearing aims to examine the activities and priorities of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), including its budget for fiscal year 2027. This topic is important as nuclear energy is considered a key component in maintaining national energy security.
Guthrie and Latta said in a joint statement, "Nuclear energy plays a critical role in our nation’s energy security, delivering the reliable power generation our families and businesses need and helping to establish our nation as a global leader in energy production. This hearing will provide our members the opportunity to hear firsthand from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on issues ranging from implementation of the ADVANCE Act and the President's executive orders to the licensing of advanced reactors, as well as the steps the Commission is taking to ensure its regulatory processes are efficient, predictable, and supportive of American energy dominance."
The Subcommittee on Energy will hold this oversight hearing at 10:00 AM ET on Wednesday, April 22 at room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The event will be open to both public attendees and press representatives. It will also be live streamed online at energycommerce.house.gov.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee addresses legislation related to energy policy, health care matters, environmental protection efforts, telecommunications infrastructure, and consumer issues according to its official website. The committee has had an impact in areas such as advancing new forms of energy innovation, expanding broadband access across communities nationwide, and addressing pharmaceutical pricing concerns according to its official website.
As one of Congress’s oldest standing committees—tracing its origins back to its formation as the Committee on Commerce and Manufactures in 1795—the committee continues shaping national policy today according to its official website.
