Chuck Fleischmann
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday passed an appropriations bill that fully funds the Uranium Processing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann said.
Fleischmann released this statement after passage of the Fiscal Year 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill:
“First and foremost, I am pleased to announce that this bill will effectively appropriate taxpayer dollars as well as provide strong oversight. The Energy and Water bill will strengthen our national defense and fund essential infrastructure projects while also setting federal spending levels. It fully funds the Uranium Processing Facility, a crucial component of our country’s nuclear security that will be built at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge.
“The bill funds our environmental cleanup programs, critical science missions, and domestic enrichment activities. An amendment on contractor pensions that I proposed passed unanimously and clarified that NNSA defined benefit plans will not be adversely affected.”
To watch Congressman Fleischmann introduce his amendment, click here.
It wasn’t immediately clear what steps are next for the appropriations bill.
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