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FYI follows science-related activities of the Department of Energy (DOE), such as the Office of Science, including its six program offices and 10 national laboratories, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and the National Nuclear Security Administration, including its three national laboratories.

Latest Articles

Energy-Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Chuck Fleischmann at podium
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Fleischmann Proposes $9 Billion Boost for Advanced Nuclear Energy Projects
JUL 19, 2024
Tom Cole and Chuck Fleischmann at the FY25 Energy Water Bill markup
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House Appropriators Complete FY25 Science Bills 
JUL 15, 2024
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DOE, EPA Announce $850 Million for Methane Emissions Monitoring and Mitigation
JUN 28, 2024
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US Lawmakers Aim to Limit Citizens of China and Russia from Accessing DOE Labs
JUN 17, 2024
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‘AI for Science’ Initiative at DOE Gains Traction
JUN 06, 2024
Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group Schumer Press Conference May 5 2024
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Senate AI Blueprint Proposes ‘Emergency’ R&D Surge
MAY 15, 2024
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DOE Announces $160 Million for New Microelectronics Research Centers
MAY 14, 2024
Examples of poor facility conditions at the National Institute of Standards and Technology included in a new National Academies report on the subject. From left, corroded piping, a leaking ceiling, and a dust-ridden lab space.
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White House Report Paints Dire Picture of U.S. Research Infrastructure
MAY 13, 2024
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Congress Restricts Russian Uranium Imports, Unlocks $2.7 Billion for Domestic Fuel
MAY 08, 2024
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US and Japan Deepen S&T Collaborations During State Visit
APR 16, 2024

Leadership and Staff

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Jennifer Granholm
Secretary of Energy
Department of Energy
FEB 25, 2021 – Confirmed on a 64-35 vote
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David Turk
Deputy Secretary of Energy
Department of Energy
MAR 24, 2021 – Confirmed on a 98-2 vote
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Geri Richmond
Under Secretary for Science and Innovation
Department of Energy
FEB 09, 2022 – Title changed to under secretary for science and innovation
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David Crane
Under Secretary for Infrastructure
Department of Energy
JUN 07, 2023 – Confirmed on a 56-43 vote

Congressional Leaders

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Chuck Fleischmann
Chair
House Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
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Marcy Kaptur
Ranking Member
House Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
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Patty Murray
Chair
Senate Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
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John Kennedy
Ranking Member
Senate Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
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Frank Lucas
Chair
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Zoe Lofgren
Ranking Member
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Joe Manchin
Chair
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
John Barrasso
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John Barrasso
Ranking Member
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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Furthering Operations for Resiliency, Transparency, and Integrity to FortifY (FORTIFY) U.S. Research Act
JUL 11, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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Mining Schools Act
JUL 10, 2024 – Passed by Senate
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S. 4664
Department of Energy AI Act
JUL 10, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2024
JUL 09, 2024 – Became law
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S. 4638
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
JUL 08, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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Enhancing Mitigation and Building Effective Resilience (EMBER) Act
JUN 20, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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Related Organizations

DOE Applied Energy Offices
DOE National Laboratories
DOE Office of Science
National Nuclear Security Administration

Related Committees

House Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House Energy and Commerce Committee