Daily on Energy: Authors of nuclear reform bill look to advance it in any way possible

ICYMI: The House passed a legislative package Wednesday that would overhaul the nuclear sector and streamline the buildout of advanced nuclear reactors – part of a two-track approach as lawmakers look to secure passage of the nuclear reform measure through any legislative means. 

Wait, what passed? House lawmakers inserted the package’s language into a measure authorizing grants to the U.S. Fire Administration and firefighter assistance programs, and passed the bill through a suspension of the rules in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote (393-13). The package’s Senate negotiators are also looking to attach the measure to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill moving through the Senate this week, through the amendment process.

Republican Rep. Jeff Duncan, one of the lead negotiators of the package, called on the

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