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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act with Congressman Griffith's Amendment

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, with Congressman Morgan Griffith's (R-VA) amendment to increase funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy. This amendment adds $6.8 million in funding to the office, which develops innovative technologies for America to pioneer on the global stage. The bill also supports nuclear energy innovation, and Congressman Griffith believes that Virginia's Ninth District can be a leader in this area, leveraging its natural resources and emissions reduction technologies to burn coal cleaner than anywhere else in the world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Morgan Griffith introduced an amendment to the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill to increase funding for the DOE Office of Fossil Energy by $6.8 million.
  • The bill also supports nuclear energy innovation, which Congressman Griffith believes can be a key area for Virginia's Ninth District to lead in, leveraging its natural resources and emissions reduction technologies.
  • Congressman Griffith's amendment aims to secure America's electric grid, lower energy costs for consumers, and unleash American energy dominance.
  • Congressman Griffith has been a strong proponent of advancing America's energy production, having traveled to Azerbaijan to attend COP29, the annual United Nations climate change conference, and sponsoring legislation like the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025.
  • The Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act must now be considered by the U.S. Senate.

Statistics:

  • $6.8 million: The amount of funding added to the DOE Office of Fossil Energy through Congressman Griffith's amendment.
  • 2024: The year Congressman Griffith traveled to Azerbaijan to attend COP29, the annual United Nations climate change conference.
  • 2025: The year Congressman Griffith introduced the Power Plant Reliability Act in an effort to help America sustain its electric grid and meet rising energy demands.

Sources:

  • United States House of Representatives -- Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)
  • Congressman Griffith's remarks in support of H.R. 4553 (available online)
  • Congressman Griffith's remarks on the floor in support of his amendment to H.R. 4553 (available online)

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