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Latta on the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016

Washington, April 29, 2016 | Erin Partee (202-225-6405)

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power held a legislative hearing on the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016 (H.R. 4979), bipartisan legislation which Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH)  and Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-CA) recently introduced.

“The future of the nuclear industry needs to start now, with Congress ensuring that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is able to provide the certainty that the private sector needs to invest in innovative technologies,” said Latta. “As the United States looks to the future, more energy will be needed and nuclear power provides a reliable, clean baseload power option. Investment in new technologies is already happening, with approximately 50 companies in this country working to develop the next generation of nuclear power.”

“We have introduced H.R. 4979 because it is time for Congress to ensure that NRC provides a framework so that innovators and investors can prepare to apply for licensing technologies. I am pleased that we held this hearing and I look forward to moving toward passage of this legislation.”

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