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What has John Braun done to back nuclear power and other energy production?

Matches stated direction. He sponsored a 2026 state bill for a nuclear power plan that had a hearing and no vote; his record on the other sources was not checked.

John Braun

Nuclear power

Matches stated direction

What they say

His campaign says he will champion market-based energy production, including hydropower, solar, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.

“I'll champion market-based production including hydropower, solar, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.”

Source: John Braun for Congress

What the record shows · Jan 16, 2026

He is the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 5821, filed for Washington's 2026 session. It would have the state Commerce Department, if it gets outside funding, write a nuclear power plan for the state energy strategy by December 15, 2026. It had a committee hearing on January 16, 2026, and its history shows no later action.

Sources: Washington State Legislature, Washington State Legislature

Limit: This card covers nuclear power only; his record on the other four sources he names was not searched. The bill never reached a vote.

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