Crawford will support creating an expedited review process for the permitting and approval of new nuclear power plants.

I support the creation of an expedited review process for the permitting and approval of new nuclear power plants.

Commits to speeding federal review of new nuclear plant permits.

ENERGY – Affordable Fuel & Domestic Security – Rick Crawford for Congress
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Crawford's 2010 campaign energy page says he supported creating an expedited review process for the permitting and approval of new nuclear power plants, arguing that similar applications should move much faster once designs and plans are approved.

Direct campaign-era statement matching the promise language.

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ENERGY – Affordable Fuel & Domestic Security – Rick Crawford for Congress
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Congress.gov's summary of H.R. 6544 says the bill directs the NRC to efficiently license and regulate nuclear energy activities, facilitate efficient and timely environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications, and expedite certain licensing decisions for new nuclear reactors using previously licensed designs at existing or former reactor sites. The bill passed the House on February 28, 2024, but did not become law.

Crawford later supported a concrete House bill advancing faster nuclear licensing and environmental review, but the effort stalled in the Senate and was not enacted.

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H.R.6544 - Atomic Energy Advancement Act
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The House Clerk's roll call page for H.R. 6544 shows the bill passed the House on February 28, 2024, and records Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (AR-1) voting Yea.

Crawford backed the House measure that included expedited nuclear licensing provisions.

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Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Roll Call 55 | H.R. 6544
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