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Honoring 40 Years of Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi. It highlights the plant's crucial role in providing safe, low-cost, and reliable electricity to the state's residents, as well as its contribution to regional economic development through job creation and tax payments. The document does not introduce new regulations but serves as a symbolic recognition of the power plant.
Key points
The Grand Gulf plant has been supplying electricity to nearly half a million Mississippians since 1985.
It is the largest single-unit nuclear power plant in the U.S. and fifth largest globally, generating about 16% of the state's electricity with no greenhouse gas emissions.
The plant employs over 800 people, generates over $113 million in annual payroll, and approximately $30 million in state and local taxes.
Its operating license has been extended until 2044, ensuring stable and long-term energy supply.
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Print number: 119_HRES_567
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Process start date: 2025-07-02