Energy and Environment

House panel to consider more funding for nuclear energy

By Kyle Feldscher
Published January 10, 2016 5:01am ET
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House panel to consider more funding for nuclear energy
House Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, said the legislation could help lead to the next generation of nuclear energy. (AP Photo) | Drew Angerer

Congress is taking up nuclear energy next week when the House science committee discusses increasing funds for research on new reactors.

The panel on Tuesday is set to discuss the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, which would increase resources for the Department of Energy to put into its Office of Nuclear Energy.

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