International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/s/1801
Last Updated: September 3, 2025

Sponsored by

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

ID: R000584

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.

June 18, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025 is a thinly veiled attempt to peddle American nuclear technology to "ally or partner nations" while pretending to promote non-proliferation and safety. The real objective is to line the pockets of the nuclear industry and its lobbyists, who have undoubtedly greased the palms of our esteemed lawmakers.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill creates a new position, the Assistant to the President and Director for International Nuclear Energy Export Policy (because we clearly need more bureaucratic bloat). It also establishes a "whole-of-government strategy" for nuclear cooperation and exports, which is just a euphemism for "let's make it easier to sell our nukes to anyone who wants them." The bill also redefines what constitutes an "advanced nuclear reactor," because who needs actual safety standards when you can just redefine the term?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved: the nuclear industry, their lobbyists, and the politicians they've bought. Oh, and let's not forget the "ally or partner nations" who will be on the receiving end of our nuclear largesse. The American people, as always, will be left to foot the bill for this boondoggle.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a recipe for disaster. By peddling our nuclear technology to countries with questionable safety records and lax regulations, we're essentially playing Russian roulette with global security. The potential for nuclear accidents, proliferation, and environmental disasters is staggering. But hey, who needs safety when there's money to be made?

In conclusion, this bill is a classic case of "legislative lupus" – a disease characterized by an insatiable appetite for corruption, greed, and stupidity. Our lawmakers are once again demonstrating their remarkable ability to prioritize the interests of their corporate donors over those of the American people. Bravo, Congress!

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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$100,105
26 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$4,770
Committees
$0
Individuals
$95,335

No PAC contributions found

1
CRW RESOURCES
1 transaction
$1,000
2
JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
1 transaction
$1,000
3
BUSH CREEK 23 LLC
1 transaction
$1,000
4
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
1 transaction
$1,000
5
GVS PROPERTIES LLC
2 transactions
$770

No committee contributions found

1
NATHAN, STUART C.
1 transaction
$7,500
2
GRANIERI, ROBERT
2 transactions
$6,600
3
HEGYI, ALBERT
2 transactions
$6,600
4
PFAUTCH, ROY
2 transactions
$6,600
5
BARTH, BRETT
1 transaction
$6,600
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CROTTY, THOMAS
1 transaction
$6,600
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KINSELLA, JAMES
1 transaction
$6,600
8
SNELL, PETER
1 transaction
$5,000
9
KAYALI, ZEID
1 transaction
$3,500
10
MOORE, JEFFREY
1 transaction
$3,435
11
KTELEH, TAREK
1 transaction
$3,300
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ALAAMA, ABDUL M.D.
1 transaction
$3,300
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ASHOURI, DIANA
1 transaction
$3,300
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DIAB, MOHAMED KHEIR
1 transaction
$3,300
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MOUJTAHED, SAED
1 transaction
$3,300
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MONSEN, MARION F
1 transaction
$3,300
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ABDRABBO, FAWAZ
1 transaction
$3,300
18
HOLDING, CHRISTINE S.
1 transaction
$3,300
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HOLDING, KATHLEEN
1 transaction
$3,300
20
HOLDING, STEPHEN E.
1 transaction
$3,300
21
MONSEN, PEDER
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 3 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
3
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
4
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
5
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
6
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
7
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
8
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
9
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
10
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

ID: L000577

Top Contributors

10

1
NATIONAL STONE SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC
PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
2
THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
3
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$5,000
Jun 30, 2023
4
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES ACEC PAC
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$4,000
Jun 30, 2023
5
CULAC THE PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$3,500
Jun 30, 2023
6
NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL PORK PAC
PAC DES MOINES, IA
$2,500
Jun 13, 2023
7
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS--
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Jun 14, 2023
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AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION PAC
PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$2,500
Jun 28, 2023
9
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS FEDERAL PAC
PAC BIRMINGHAM, AL
$2,500
Jun 28, 2023
10
THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Jun 29, 2023

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

ID: H001046

Top Contributors

10

1
JSTREETPAC
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Apr 19, 2024
2
SAN PABLO LYTTON TRIBE
Organization SAN PABLO, CA
$21,600
Oct 5, 2023
3
PUEBLO OF LAGUNA
Organization LAGUNA, NM
$5,800
Sep 30, 2024
4
PUEBLO OF SAN ILDEFONSO
Organization SANTA FE, NM
$5,000
Oct 30, 2024
5
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$5,000
Oct 23, 2024
6
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$5,000
Dec 5, 2023
7
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$5,000
Oct 15, 2024
8
SAN PABLO LYTTON TRIBE
Organization SAN PABLO, CA
$3,962
May 10, 2024
9
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization MARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
10
MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
Organization SHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024

Donor Network - Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

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Total contributions: $151,805

Top Donors - Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Showing top 25 donors by contribution amount

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