(From the Desk of Sen. James Risch, February 22, 2026)
When Americans think about the future of energy, they should think about two things: Idaho and nuclear power.
As demand to power our homes, our phones, and new technologies continues to grow, our country needs a supply of energy that is reliable, affordable, and available around the clock.
Nuclear energy has the potential to deliver on all three, if we let it. To meet the moment, we must support domestic deployment and commercialize next-generation technologies faster than ever before.
Idaho is leading that charge.
We are home to the Idaho National Laboratory, the nation’s premier nuclear research facility. Their work is driving cutting-edge technologies that will reshape our energy landscape and power America for decades to come.
But expanding our nuclear fleet is about more than keeping the lights on. It is central to our national security, energy independence, and to lowering costs for Idaho families.
Supporting nuclear energy and keeping Idaho at the tip of the spear in energy innovation is a top priority of mine in the Senate. I’m working to:
- Cut red tape to decrease costs of proven technologies,
- Accelerate investment in advanced nuclear reactors; and
- Ensure America—not our adversaries—is the undisputed world leader in nuclear power.
Nuclear energy is America’s creation. As your Senator, I will continue working to strengthen Idaho’s leadership in this critical resource.
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