Full Committee Hearing To Examine The Federal Government's Role In Supporting The Commercialization Of Fusion Energy

September 15, 2022
10:00 AM
366 Dirksen Senate Office Building

The hearing will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.

The purpose of the hearing is to examine the federal government’s role in supporting the commercialization of fusion energy.

The Committee will follow guidelines developed in consultation with the Office of the Attending Physician and the Senate Rules Committee to protect the health of members, staff, and the public.

The hearing will be webcast live on the Committee’s website, and an archived video will be available shortly after the hearing concludes. Witness testimony will be available on the website at the start of the hearing.

Archived Webcast

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Witness Panel 1

  • Dr. Scott Hsu

    Lead Fusion Coordinator, Office of the Undersecretary for Science and Innovation
    U.S. Department of Energy
  • Professor Steven Cowley

    Director
    Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
  • Dr. Tim Luce

    Chief Scientist
    ITER Organization
  • Dr. Bob Mumgaard

    CEO and Co-Founder
    Commonwealth Fusion Systems