Senators offer nuclear power bill for upcoming infrastructure package

Senior Republican senators on the energy and environment committees have introduced a bipartisan bill to promote new advanced nuclear power, including provisions for EPA to create a carbon credit certification program, amid a flurry of legislative proposals for inclusion in an upcoming infrastructure package. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing this important legislation that will help preserve and expand our use of nuclear energy, which will create jobs and strengthen our energy and national security,” said environment committee...