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In accordance with H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026., the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will deliver federal funds that U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) helped secure for Virginia’s Ninth District.

The following Ninth District project will receive funds from NIST: 

Project Name: Energy DELTA Lab – Utilization of Former Mine Lands for the Deployment of Advanced Nuclear Project

Recipient Name: Energy DELTA Lab, located in Wise, Virginia

Amount Received: $1,415,000

“Southwest Virginia is fertile ground for an energy renaissance. One project that will contribute to our region’s energy future is led by Energy DELTA Lab. That is why I am a proud advocate of this project, which I helped support by securing more than $1.4 million in federal funding.

“This NIST site assessment brings Energy DELTA Lab one step closer to carrying out its goals for an innovative and timely project.

“As someone who is a leading proponent of redeveloping former mine lands for new uses, I am excited to see Energy DELTA Lab advance nuclear energy solutions.”

BACKGROUND

The above community project funding request was submitted by Rep. Griffith for fiscal year 2026. 

Congressman Griffith’s statement on January approval of the above appropriations package can be found here.

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