The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a key piece of legislation to bolster the countryās nuclear energy sector.
The bill passed by a vote of 88-2 with Sens.Ā Ed MarkeyĀ (D-Mass.) andĀ Bernie SandersĀ (I-Vt.) opposing the measure.
The nuclear package was combined with another bill that reauthorized the U.S. Fire Administration and grant programs for firefighters. The Hill added that this combined package will also go to the presidentās desk.
āWe benefit from more tools in the toolbox as we take on the climate crisisāwith the urgency the moment demands,ā Zaidi added.
