U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., stands outside of the north portal of Yucca Mountain during a congressional tour near Mercury on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @cs …

U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., stands outside of the north portal of Yucca Mountain during a congressional tour near Mercury on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto