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Press Release: Rep. Mike Simpson Advocates for Idaho National Laboratory in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

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Rep. Mike Simpson secured funding for the Idaho National Laboratory in the 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.

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Representative Mike Simpson announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, which includes crucial funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This legislation aims to enhance national security, support energy dominance, and advance priorities related to nuclear energy.

Simpson emphasized INL's role in nuclear energy research, stating, "The Idaho National Laboratory is a world leader in nuclear energy research." The bill received bipartisan support, passing with a vote of 214-213, and is now under consideration by the Senate.

Key provisions of the bill allocate funding for various INL initiatives, such as infrastructure improvements, the MARVEL project, and advanced reactor fuel research. INL Director John Wagner acknowledged Simpson's ongoing commitment to the laboratory's advancement in America's nuclear initiatives.

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