Bill > HRes306

This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a research facility originally established in 1965 by the Atomic Energy Commission and now operated by the Department of Energy (DOE). Starting as a laboratory focused on plutonium production and nuclear waste cleanup at the Hanford Site in Washington State, PNNL has evolved into a diverse national research institution addressing critical challenges in science, energy, and national security. The resolution highlights PNNL's significant growth from 2,200 employees in 1965 to over 6,400 today, its extensive research portfolio of $1.64 billion in fiscal year 2024, and its wide-ranging contributions including nuclear waste cleanup, energy grid modernization, Earth systems research, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence development. The resolution also emphasizes PNNL's collaborative approach, maintaining over 200 joint academic appointments, working with numerous universities and industries, and successfully translating laboratory innovations into practical applications. By formally congratulating PNNL on its six decades of scientific achievement, recognizing its contributions to solving complex national challenges, and expressing optimism for future innovations, the resolution celebrates the laboratory's substantial impact on scientific research and technological advancement.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/306/all-info