AMES, Iowa —

Republican lawmakers visited Iowa State University Thursday morning as part of a nationwide energy tour.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright toured the Ames National Laboratory — one of 17 national laboratories under the authority of the Department of Energy. The site was a driving force behind the Manhattan Project during World War II and now conducts research on national security, energy and the environment.

"Ames Laboratory here is a leader in bringing these technologies and capabilities back to our country," Wright said.

Also in attendance were Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst and 1st Congressional District Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, both of whom emphasized the importance of "American energy dominance" outlined in the Trump administration's "big, beautiful bill. "

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