Burlison Announces Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy

WASHINGTON-Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing titled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America's Energy Future." The hearing will examine advancements made in nuclear power technology and the importance of making small and micro modular reactors (SMRs and MMRs) commercially viable and available. Members will also evaluate supply chain challenges that limit access to nuclear fuel and discuss what Congress can do to grow and 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," saidSubcommittee Chairman Burlison.

WHAT: Hearing titled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America's Energy Future"

DATE: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

TIME: 1:00 P.M. ET

LOCATION: HVC-210, U.S. Capitol Visitors Center

WITNESSES:

• Alex Epstein, President and Founder, Center for Industrial Progress

• Joshua Smith, Energy Policy Lead, Abundance Institute

WATCH: The hearing will be livestreamed here.

BACKGROUND:

On July 11, 2025, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison and members of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs traveled to Los Angeles County, California, to examine nuclear power reactors and evaluate next steps toward advancing nuclear energy.