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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 Secretary Chris Wright meets with all 17 National Lab directors in April.
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DOE Eases Regulation of National Labs
APR 17, 2025
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Judge Blocks DOE Move to Cut Indirect Cost Rate
APR 16, 2025
dario gil DOE senate confirmation hearing
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DOE Science Nominee Bullish on AI, Quantum, and Fusion
APR 16, 2025
Senator Todd Young (R-ID) speaks at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on April 8 2025
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Federal Commission Calls for Multibillion-dollar Biotech Funding Boost
APR 11, 2025
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Science Agency Leases in Limbo Amid Downsizing Drive by GSA and DOGE
APR 04, 2025
Paul Dabbar pictured at a 2018 visit to the DOE’s Savannah River Site during his time as under secretary of energy for science.
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Trump Sends More Science and Tech Nominations to Senate
MAR 25, 2025
A sign that reads "Firing fed workers is theft" in front of protestors by the Washington Monument.
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Judges Order Immediate Re-hiring of Fired Probationary Employees
MAR 14, 2025
The Department of Energy headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Trump Picks More Leaders for the Energy Department
FEB 19, 2025
National Lab directors testify
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DOE National Labs Describe Impacts from Trump Orders
FEB 14, 2025
Energy Secretary Chris Wright signs his first secretarial order.
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New Energy Secretary Orders R&D Portfolio Review
FEB 11, 2025

Leadership and Staff

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Chris Wright
Secretary of Energy
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FEB 03, 2025 – Confirmed by a 59-38 vote
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James Danly
Deputy Secretary of Energy
Department of Energy
JAN 22, 2025 – Nominated
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Darío Gil
Under Secretary for Science and Innovation
Department of Energy
JAN 20, 2025 – Nominated
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Wells Griffith
Under Secretary of Energy
Department of Energy
JAN 20, 2025 – Nominated

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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John Kennedy
Chair
Senate Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
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Patty Murray
Ranking Member
Senate Energy-Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
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Brian Babin
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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Mike Lee
Chair
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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Martin Heinrich
Ranking Member
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
APR 30, 2025 – Advanced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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H.R. 3048
Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025
APR 28, 2025 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 2980
Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2025
APR 21, 2025 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 2926
National Energy Dominance Council Act of 2025
APR 17, 2025 – Introduced in House
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S. 1446
Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025
APR 10, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 2813
Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025
APR 10, 2025 – Introduced in House
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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