The Nuclear Congressman. Proudly serving Tennessee's third district.
Washington, D.C./TN-03
Joined January 2011
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Happy Fleischmann Friday! What a great week in TN's third district, celebrating the shipment of centrifuges, hosting our friends from Japan, and more. It's an honor to be your congressman.
On Nuclear Workers Remembrance Day, we recognize the men and women who show up every day to keep our nation running strong. Your dedication and sacrifice matter deeply, not just to our communities but to families across America. Thank you for your hard work and for making our future brighter and safer.
It was great to join @centrus_energy in Oak Ridge to celebrate a historic milestone for Tennessee and our nation. The first shipment of American-made centrifuges to Ohio marks a major step in restoring our domestic nuclear fuel supply, strengthening U.S. energy security, and creating good American jobs. Honored to stand with the team whose determination and expertise delivered this project early and on budget. Together, we’re fueling a brighter, safer, and more prosperous future for the United States!
ETEBA’s BOT Conference in Knoxville offers businesses, contractors, and partners an excellent venue to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping America’s energy, security, and scientific future. The innovations and federal and private investments around Oak Ridge are driving our nation’s progress in nuclear power, nuclear deterrence, and environmental cleanup. I was grateful to deliver the keynote, and to the businesses and people in East Tennessee who help make this a reality every day.
Day 2 of the 48th Annual Joint Meeting of SEUS/Japan here in Nashville! Meeting with these incredible Japanese and American business and community leaders highlights the important relationship between our two great nations. I have worked hard to secure crucial investments in our energy security, and I am glad our allies like Japan support these critical efforts through their own mutually beneficial investments.
American nuclear innovation is central to global energy security. Through partnerships with Japan and other free nations, we are investing in critical energy infrastructure and supply chains so our adversaries cannot hold us hostage. The US-Japan alliance has never been stronger, and through our deep business and industrial relationships, the nuclear renaissance we are building together will safeguard our sovereignty, our shared prosperity, and power communities and new industries worldwide.
Great meeting with Tom Arakawa this morning. Denso has been a model corporate citizen in McMinn County for nearly three decades and continues to invest in our community. It was wonderful to hear about Denso’s future plans, and I am so grateful to be able to work with them on projects like the Athens YMCA Early Childcare Learning Center to ensure the future remains bright here.
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.@orau hosted the Next Steps for the Nuclear Workforce, gathering leaders to discuss the need for nuclear energy workers. Keynoted by @RepChuck and DOE Deputy Sec. James Danly, the event focused on training and skills needed to fill these roles. Read more:wate.com/news/top-stories/do…
Time for another Fleischmann Friday! Tune in for a recap of my week in TN's third district. It's an honor to be your congressman.
Exciting to see the Navy investing in next-generation American energy right here at home. By deploying advanced nuclear microreactors at NWS Crane, we’re strengthening our national defense, creating good jobs, and keeping our military at the cutting edge. navy.mil/Press-Office/News-S…
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We were honored to have Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly & @RepChuck at ORAU’s Next Steps for the Nuclear Workforce event Tues, Oct 20. Read more: bit.ly/3WoCO4l
Proud to deliver for Chattanooga! As someone who practiced law here for over 20 years and served as Bar President, I know how much this new federal courthouse means to our community. Alongside @SenatorHagerty, I fought to secure funding and ensure this project honors our city’s legacy of justice, safety, and architectural beauty. I look forward to seeing this new building serve our citizens for generations to come.
Today, I joined Deputy Secretary Danly to highlight ORISE's national impact and recognize our region as a leader in energy, science, and skilled trades. Through the Appropriations Committee, I have secured key investments in the workforce and education pipelines that are fueling the economic engines of new nuclear and reindustrialization. Together, we’re building pathways to rewarding careers and ensuring a brighter future for our communities here in East TN and across America.
Glad to meet with the Oak Ridge Knoxville Building and Construction Trades Council to discuss their key role in supporting East Tennessee’s nuclear renaissance. These workers are the backbone of our region, and I'm grateful for their leadership and commitment to our future.
I had the privilege of opening the US-France Bilateral Energy Partnership Business Roundtable. Our nations share a long history of cooperation on nuclear energy and this partnership will serve as a pillar for our nuclear renaissance. I look forward to continuing our work together as we build a future powered by clean, reliable energy for our homes, economies, and national security.
It was another great day for East Tennessee. I was pleased to speak at the groundbreaking for the new Southpoint Business Park in Sweetwater. This exciting project will welcome new businesses and create thousands of high-paying jobs for our region. When government unleashes entrepreneurs and invests in our communities, we see real progress for Tennessee families.
Honored to join @ENERGY, @StateDept, and French diplomats in Oak Ridge, where @Orano_usa is planning the most advanced uranium enrichment plant in the U.S. A major project that will power America, create jobs in TN, and reduce our dependence on Russian uranium. I will always champion innovation and secure our energy future.
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#GovCon26 Highlights DAY 1 ✅
Over the next five days, we’re revisiting the moments that made #GovCon26 one to remember. First up: the Commissioner’s Luncheon, where we explored Chattanooga’s past, Tennessee’s present and the opportunities shaping our future.
The afternoon featured remarks from Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, @UTChattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce, @Jobs4_TN Commissioner Deniece Thomas and @RepChuck, along with a look at Chattanooga’s history from Historian Linda Moss Mines.
@BCG's Tejus Kothari and Claudia Newman-Martin closed out the luncheon with insights from the TBLC’s Tennessee Economic Competitiveness Project, exploring the forces shaping the future of work and what it will take for Tennessee to remain competitive, lead in the jobs and industries of the future and create opportunity for generations to come.👏
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Exciting news: High school students will work alongside researchers at ORNL, @INL, and @PNNL as part of @Battelle’s new Genesis Mission High School Fellowship.
Learn more about the new program: bit.ly/3TPckIs
ALT Aerial view of Oak Ridge National Laboratory with a text overlay announcing Battelle's Genesis Mission High School Fellowship. The text describes a new program offering opportunities for high school students to work with laboratory scientists.