North Knoxville News

Chuck Fleischmann, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 3rd district since 2011, shared insights on his recent activities related to nuclear energy through a series of tweets on March 26, 2025. His posts reflect his commitment to advancing civil nuclear capabilities and addressing legacy nuclear issues.

On March 26, 2025, Chuck Fleischmann stated that it was "a busy and productive day for new nuclear," beginning with a keynote speech to nuclear suppliers nationwide. He emphasized the importance of their work in growing civil nuclear power across the country as essential for strengthening both the industrial base and energy security. "It was a busy and productive day for new nuclear! I began the day by keynoting a talk to nuclear suppliers from across our country who are doing important work to grow civil nuclear nationwide, which is essential to strengthening both our industrial base and energy security."

Fleischmann also highlighted his role as Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations in another tweet posted on March 26, 2025. He reiterated his dedication to expanding new nuclear technologies nationwide while collaborating with government entities and private sector partners. "As Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, I am always fighting to expand new nuclear nationwide and working with friends and partners across government and the private sector to ensure America leads the world in new nuclear as we advance through the 21st Century!"

Concluding his day on March 26, 2025, Fleischmann joined bipartisan members of the Nuclear Cleanup Caucus that he co-chairs. The group aims to bring together public and private stakeholders involved in cleaning up legacy nuclear sites so communities can repurpose previously unusable land for improvement. "Ending the day, I was joined by bipartisan members of the Nuclear Cleanup Caucus that I Co-Chair, bringing together public and private partners that are cleaning up legacy nuclear sites so communities nationwide can repurpose previously unusable land for their betterment."