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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

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FY24 Budget Outlook: National Nuclear Security Administration
AUG 23, 2023
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DOE Labs Pitching Major AI R&D Initiative to Congress
AUG 11, 2023
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FY24 Budget Outlook: DOE Office of Science
JUL 28, 2023
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Fusion Ambitions Running Up Against Budget Caps, ITER Troubles
JUL 12, 2023
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US Semiconductor R&D Initiatives Readying for Launch
JUN 27, 2023
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Expansion of National Quantum Initiative Pitched to Science Committee
JUN 22, 2023
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Leadership Turning Over Across DOE Science Office and National Labs
JUN 07, 2023
Granholm Fusion Ignition Award
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DOE Launches Inertial Fusion Energy Program After Ignition Breakthrough
JUN 06, 2023
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Scientists and the Public Petition to Roll Back Fermilab Access Restrictions
MAY 26, 2023
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Idaho Reactor Project Plans to Use Bomb-Grade Uranium
MAY 18, 2023

Leadership

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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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Dianne Feinstein
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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H.R. 5457
Carbon Dioxide Removal Research and Development Act
SEP 14, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 5090
Vehicle Innovation Act
JUL 28, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 2670
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
JUL 27, 2023 – Passed by Senate
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H.R. 1069
Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023
JUL 27, 2023 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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S. 2226
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
JUL 27, 2023 – Passed by Senate
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H.R. 4824
Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act
JUL 27, 2023 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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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