Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed support for the recent approval of a construction permit for TerraPower’s Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1. The commercial nuclear power plant will be located near Kemmerer, Wyoming, in Lincoln County.
“Today is a landmark day for Wyoming,” said Lummis. “The NRC’s approval of TerraPower’s construction permit for the Kemmerer Power Station is a major step forward in President Trump’s energy independence agenda. Wyoming has long powered this nation and I’m proud that we are leading the next generation of nuclear energy. TerraPower’s advanced reactor will bring economic opportunity to Kemmerer and western Wyoming, while proving that America can build the technologies of the future right here at home.
“I want to commend TerraPower, the NRC and their staff, and all who worked tirelessly to complete this rigorous review ahead of schedule. That is what is possible when industry and regulators work with purpose, efficiency, and integrity. I look forward to seeing this project begin construction and seeing it come online to serve Wyoming and the nation for generations to come.”
Lummis represents Wyoming in the U.S. Senate and maintains offices across communities in her state as well as in Washington, D.C., according to her official website. She is known for supporting community service initiatives and family ranching traditions that contribute to Wyoming’s cultural heritage (source). Lummis was also recognized as the first woman to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Senate (source).
Her legislative record includes efforts such as authoring the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act in 2016, aimed at preserving national forest trails (source). Before serving in the U.S. Senate, she held positions in both chambers of the Wyoming State Legislature, served as state treasurer, and represented Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives (source).
Lummis continues to focus on supporting community service projects, family ranching traditions, and legislation related to natural resources management within her role as senator (source).
