# Congress Proposes $10B Fusion Funding

On September 24, 2026, lawmakers introduced the bipartisan American Leadership in Fusion Act, proposing $10 billion in direct investments to accelerate fusion-energy commercialization, establish a Department of Energy Office of Fusion, and create a workforce-development program. The bill is a proposed funding and policy measure—not an announced solicitation or contract—so any procurement opportunities depend on its progress and subsequent DOE action.

- The proposal identifies potential future demand for fusion test infrastructure, milestone-based public-private partnerships, domestic supply chains, and workforce development.
- Contractors, research organizations, and suppliers can use these areas to assess their capabilities and potential roles in future DOE-funded work; no specific award, solicitation, or submission deadline is stated.
- The bill’s introduction signals bipartisan interest in scaling U.S. fusion development, but the proposed $10 billion should not be treated as available contract funding unless legislation advances and DOE establishes funding mechanisms.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. House Committee on Science (House Science Committee)

### Key Quotes
> With $10 billion in direct investments for high-priority activities, the establishment of an Office of Fusion at DOE, a workforce development program, and much more—this bill will unleash a new era of fusion energy development in the United States.
> — Zoe Lofgren, Ranking Member

> By investing at scale in test infrastructure, milestone-based public-private partnerships, domestic supply chains, and the fusion workforce, this bipartisan legislation translates a comprehensive national strategy into action.
> — Ylli Bajraktari, CEO, SCSP Action Program

### Sources
- [
	Beyer Joins Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act | U.S. Representative Don Beyer
](https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=9233) - Beyer