Abilene positioned for national role in nuclear innovation after House vote

Abilene positioned for national role in nuclear innovation after House vote

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would steer $50 million in federal funds toward university research reactors, including a molten salt project underway at Abilene Christian University in Texas. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas, directs the Department of Energy to use part of its Nuclear Energy Fund to provide advanced fuel for experimental reactors. ACU’s react…