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ClearPath Action Rundown 
November 7th, 2025

Happy Friday!

1. ClearPath adds to government affairs team

Ashley Higgins joined the team as a Government Affairs Director.

Before joining ClearPath, Ashley served as the Deputy Legislative Director and Energy Policy Advisor for Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), leading his Energy and Natural Resources Committee work.

Ashley also previously worked as Energy Policy Advisor for Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Policy Advisor for the Congressional Western Caucus under Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and started her career with former Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO). She was previously a congressional fellow as part of ClearPath’s Conservative Leadership Program.

Welcome, Ashley!

2. INTRODUCED: Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act

Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act to expand the 45X advanced manufacturing credit to include fusion energy components. 

This legislation would:

• Provide incentives to companies building manufacturing facilities in the U.S.;
• Complement public-private partnerships like the DOE’s Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program to ensure America leads in commercializing fusion; and
• ​​Give fusion parity with other technologies that already benefit from this tax credit.

Plug in: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the companion bill in the House this year alongside Reps. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

Also, check out our Fusion Energy 101 to see why so many companies are starting to bet on advanced technologies.

3. Harrell’s impact on nuclear innovation: ANS’ 40 Under 40

ClearPath CEO Jeremy Harrell was named to Nuclear News’ 2025 40 Under 40.

The Nuclear News 40 Under 40 honors the leaders transforming the nuclear industry. Launched in 2024, the list celebrates the scientists, engineers and policy experts driving growth, innovation and public understanding of nuclear energy. The 2025 edition showcases the optimism and momentum shaping the future of nuclear science.

Why it matters: As America continues to build out new nuclear power, ClearPath remains committed to accelerating American innovation to reduce global energy emissions.

Congratulations, Jeremy!

4. Vulcan Elements x ReElement Technologies: Rare earth

Vulcan Elements will build, commission and operate a 10,000 metric ton magnet facility in the U.S. as part of a $1.4 billion partnership with the United States Department of Commerce, Department of War and ReElement Technologies to advance a vertically integrated, domestic rare earth magnet supply chain.

Under the agreement, production capacity will be financed by:

• A $620 million direct loan from the Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital;
• $50 million from the Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act;
• $550 million in private capital; and
• An $80 million direct loan to ReElement Technologies from the Office of Strategic Capital, matched one-to-one by private capital.

What’s clear: Permanent magnets, made from rare earth elements, are essential for defense systems and energy infrastructure. China dominates the rare earths market and has imposed export restrictions, threatening U.S. national security. This partnership will diversify domestic rare earth supply chains and weaken China's dominance of the sector.

5. The Circuit

6. ICYMI

• ARPA-E announced nearly $25 million for 10 projects under its new RECOVER program to extract critical minerals from U.S. wastewaters. The effort aims to turn waste streams into secure domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign mineral imports.
• The New York Power Authority launched dual solicitations to identify sites and technologies for a potential new nuclear project. The move marks the state’s biggest step yet toward reviving nuclear power to strengthen reliability and cut emissions.
• Converge Strategies released a new report, Powering the Fight: Lessons from the Grid at War, that draws lessons from America's past wars to identify a path forward for policymakers, defense leaders, utilities and grid operators to strengthen the power grid.

ClearPath believes America must lead the world in innovation over regulation…markets over mandates…providing affordable, reliable, clean energy. 

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