1. Building America’s Fusion Program
Building a Community in Washington to support a growing investment in fusion

2. MISSION
American Security Project is a non-partisan public policy think tank devoted to America’s long term national security.
We advocate for an increased commitment to fusion at the highest levels of government.

3. Influencing Legislation Policymaker Convening “Grasstops” Cultivation
SCOPE
Advocacy is executed within four operational areas :
Influencing Legislation
Promoting the drafting and passing of fusion-related legislation, while securing maximum annual appropriations
Policymaker Convening
Organize briefings, hearings, panels and meetings
Publications
Columns, op-eds, fact-sheets, white papers that can educate policymakers in readable, non-scientific language on the benefits of fusion research
“Grasstops” Cultivation
Activate key influencers who can validate the promise of fusion

4. WHAT HAS ASP DONE? Operational Areas Since 2011 Influencing
Legislation
• Successfully won the fight to keep MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center open and funded after the
Obama Administration’s planned closure in the FY2013 Budget
• In each of the last 5 years, the final funding for fusion energy sciences has been higher than the
Administration’s budget request
• Advocated for the adoption of the ASP 10 year plan to substantially increase fusion funding
• Advocated for the creation of a new “Deputy Under Secretary for Fusion Energy” within the DOE
Policymaker
Convening
• 5 public briefings on Capitol Hill that brought fusion’s scientific leaders to Congress
• Successfully advocated for the first fusion hearing in the House Science Committee for over 5 years
(June 2014, and then again in 2016)
• Met with White House Science Advisor John Holdren to advocate for more fusion research 
Publications
• ASP’s Fusion White Paper maps out how affordable and effective a new “Apollo” program would be
• Fact sheets on fusion spin-offs, the benefits of fusion, and the science of fusion
• “Fusion in America” map shows where fusion research is concentrated
• ASP experts featured in Washington Post, Forbes, New York Times, and others.
“Grasstops”
Cultivation
• Norm Augustine (ASP Board Member) has spoken, written, and advocated for fusion research
• ASP-affiliated Admirals and Generals have engaged with Members of Congress on fusion 
• Building advocates with Department of Energy for greater R&D commitment

5. WHAT IS ASP DOING? Operational Areas In 2016 Influencing Legislation
• Advocating for the higher House-passed spending amounts in the final FY2017 appropriations bill
• Energy Policy Modernization Act: Ensure that the fusion title of the House-passed bill and the
Advanced Nuclear title in the Senate-passed bill are both included in the final Conference Report
• Advocate for passing of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act and Fusion Innovation Act
Policymaker
Convening
• General fusion education (what is fusion, what are the benefits, etc) with key Members of Congress and possible appointees to the next administration
• Invitations to tour fusion facilities
Publications
• Will publish a simplified “Zoology” of fusion that highlights the major types of fusion for policymakers
• Aim for publication in a DC-focused media outlet of oped on how to do fusion “faster and cheaper”
“Grasstops”
Cultivation
• Via internal advocate, outreach to Presidential Transition teams to ensure a healthy response to fusion
by appointees in the next administration

6. WHAT IS ASP GOING TO DO? Operational Areas 1-2 Years 3-5 Years
Influencing
Legislation
• Increase in new President’s budget for
fusion (maintain levels for mainline
programs with new $100 million for fusion
alternatives)
• ARPA-E dollar-matching initiative
• Push forward fusion legislation in Energy
Policy Modernization Act and Nuclear
Energy Innovation Capabilities Act
• $100 million annually
appropriated for
alternative fusion
• $500 million or more for mainline programs
• $2 million per year in small
business vouchers
• $15 billion in federal funds
over ten years
• A funding match with
private resources
Policymaker
Convening
• Early engagement with NRC on fusion regs
• Meet with senior management at
DOE OFES to promote fusion research
• Organize Congressional Delegation trips to
fusion facilities
• Bi-annual fusion briefings
• Annual “Fusion and National Security” Conference attracts hundreds
Publications
• Updated Fusion White Paper detailing the
requirements of an accelerated push
• Infographics showing link between fusion
research and national security
• Sponsor documentaries
about national security and
the fusion program
• Book published about how
fusion became a success
“Grasstops”
Cultivation
• Statement of interest by new President
 • Speech by new President
• Widespread increased
interest in fusion as the next
energy source

7. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 2-Stars 3-Stars 4-Stars
At ASP events, priority seating and public acknowledgement of membership in Business Council for American Security and Fusion Advisory Subcommittee 
BCAS member acknowledgement on ASP papers, reports, and other communications
Peer-to-peer BCAS member networking with ASP staff, board and Consensus members
Onsite hosting of ASP events at corporate campus
Exclusive speaking opportunities for subject matter experts sponsored by BCAS members
Event branding and dedicated landing page with hyperlinked BCAS member logos
Exclusive roundtable invitations and public acknowledgement of BCAS membership
Special invitations (C-Level) to dinners and receptions with key officials, dignitaries, and leaders
“Ask an Expert” and decision support engagements
Access to ASP research library, issue briefs and conference calls on current affairs
BCAS member guidance on ASP research events and public policy directions
“Rapid Response Research” issue briefings and “flash surveys” of ASP’s board, Consensus members, and experts
Dedicated ASP Relationship Manager
Appointment of BCAS member designated resident ASP fellow
BCAS membership named public advocacy initiatives, white papers and op-eds
BCAS member access to policy makers, military officials and private sector leaders
CEO-only roundtables and networking receptions
$15,000
$30,000
$50,000