Chuck Fleischmann

Welcome home!

.@RepChuck is absolutely correct: NNSA runs the world’s strongest nonproliferation programs—working every day to detect, counter, and defeat nuclear and radiological threats. We will continue to carry out the most important work to protect our nation and strengthen global security. Preventing Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon remains a critical national security priority, a fact President Trump understands.

Both the Capitol grounds and our FY27 hearing season are in full bloom. Our focus remains steady: strengthening the nation and advancing policies that put America First. Stay connected as our work takes root by signing up for updates here: bit.ly/4v4aNMc

For the last two weeks, I traveled across #TN03 meeting the best people in America! I stopped by @TNWesleyan to celebrate their $2.5 million project that I championed, was hosted by both the ETEC, and Soddy Daisy Firehall.  It is an honor to serve as your Congressman, and I look forward to getting back to work for you in DC next week!

It was great to be at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where the President, faculty, and Board of Trustees thanked me for the $2.5 million Community Project Funding request that I delivered for their Fischer Hall project on campus. I’m honored to bring investments back home to support STEM education in our community.

It was a pleasure to introduce Assistant Energy Secretary Tim Walsh. I appreciated his kind words about my work in legacy cleanup. I’m proud to collaborate with both the administration and local leaders like @randyboyd to highlight the importance of the cleanup mission.

This region works because people come together, collaborate and get things done! @ORNL was proud to host U.S. @ENERGY Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh today. Appreciate the strong turnout from Anderson and Roane counties, and the continued leadership and support of @RepChuck Fleischmann.

Robotics promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, and I applaud the educators who introduce students to this complex skill. I encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity through TVA. You never know where it may lead you!

Approaching the near side of the Moon. The Artemis II astronauts have surpassed the record for the distance from Earth at 1:56 ET (1756 UTC). This record was previously set during the Apollo 13 mission when the astronauts traveled 248,655 miles from Earth. The Moon continues to grow larger and larger in the windows of the Orion spacecraft as the Artemis II mission gears up to observe the far side. The astronauts are predicted to make their closest approach of the Moon around 7:02pm ET (2302 UTC).

He is risen, indeed! This Easter, Brenda and I join East Tennesseans in celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." - 1 Peter 1:3

Thank you Soddy Daisy Firehall for hosting me at your breakfast this morning. This wraps up a great week of work in the district, meeting with and hearing directly from constituents and local leaders.

Great week working in TN-03! #TN03

This Good Friday, I am reminded of Isaiah 53:5-6, "He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." Brenda and I wish all East Tennesseans a blessed and reflective Good Friday.

It was great to be with the East Tennessee Economic Council and the Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation today. I'm honored to work with @SenatorHagerty to advance United States leadership in energy, science, and technology. Massive domestic and foreign investments in nuclear energy here in Oak Ridge are powering America’s reindustrialization.

Congratulations to all the men and women who made this historic moment possible. America continues to lead the way.

It was a pleasure to speak to and take questions from the Cleveland Business Roundtable. I’m proud to highlight leaders in our district who work hard on making our community prosperous.

TODAY. 🚀 ARTEMIS II. AROUND THE MOON FOR ALL HUMANITY.

For all humanity. 🚀🇺🇸