Nuclear Power

Sec. 3 and Sec. 4 direct the U.S. to advocate for removal of prohibitions on nuclear energy financing at multilateral development banks and to establish trust funds to provide financial and technical assistance for nuclear energy generation and distribution, directly benefiting the nuclear power industry.

Section 4(a) requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to strengthen United States-European nuclear energy cooperation and combat Russian malign influence in the nuclear energy sector in Europe. Section 4(b) details elements including assessment of U.S. nuclear industry participation, reactor types, fuel cycles, and U.S. government-funded technologies, all aimed at expanding U.S. and allied nuclear industry presence and reducing Russian influence. Section 5 authorizes $30 million ann

Title III includes $1,800,000,000 for Nuclear Energy activities, plus $2,675,000,000 transferred from other accounts for Generation 3+ small modular reactor deployment and demonstration projects, providing substantial funding for nuclear power.

The bill establishes a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and exports, creates a White House focal point for civil nuclear coordination, a Nuclear Exports Working Group, and authorizes funding for international civil nuclear program support, all of which benefit the nuclear power industry by promoting U.S. nuclear energy company exports and international engagement.

Section 2(a) requires the NRC to initiate rulemaking authorizing use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, which reduces material costs and expands construction options for nuclear power operators.

Resolution designates December 2, 2025 as 'World Nuclear Energy Day' and celebrates contributions of nuclear energy, honors scientists and engineers, commends global community, and encourages continued cooperation in research, development, and implementation of nuclear energy technologies (see resolved clauses (1)-(5)). This is a clear benefit via recognition and promotion.

Section 2(c)(1)(A) includes nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion, radioisotope power systems, advanced nuclear fuels, and heater units as focus areas for collaborative R&D, which benefits nuclear power industry through research funding and technology development.

Section 412 explicitly aims to strengthen U.S.-European nuclear energy cooperation, assess reactor designs and fuel cycles to reduce Russian influence, and promote U.S. nuclear technologies in Europe, directly benefiting nuclear power companies.

Section 1 amends the West Valley Demonstration Project Act to increase funding from $75 million to $150 million per fiscal year for FY2027-2037, providing a clear financial benefit to nuclear waste cleanup and related nuclear industry activities.

Division B, Title III, Department of Energy, Nuclear Energy: $1,785,000,000 for nuclear energy activities, including acquisition or condemnation of real property for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion.

Section 2 amends the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act to transfer the Moab site (a former uranium mill tailings site under DOE's UMTRA Project) to Grand County, Utah, which benefits nuclear power industry stakeholders by facilitating site cleanup and potential land reuse, reducing regulatory burdens.

Section 2 amends the Atomic Energy Act to exclude equipment that reprocesses spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium from the definition of 'production facility', reducing regulatory burden for such nuclear recycling technologies.

Whereas, in 2005, the United States and India issued the joint statement on Civil Nuclear Cooperation leading to the passage of the Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006 and the subsequent conclusion of the United States-India 123 Agreement in 2008; (9) recognizes India's growing energy needs as an essential component of its economic development, and applauds India for increasing its purchases of United States energy resources, which enhance mutual ener

Section 2's reporting requirements apply to clean energy demonstration projects administered or supported by the program, which can include nuclear power projects, thus providing a benefit through increased transparency and potential for better project management.

Section 2's protection applies to nuclear energy as an energy source, preventing local restrictions on nuclear power plant connections or distribution based on its source.

Section 2(i)(2)(D) explicitly includes 'Nuclear energy components' in the definition of 'equipment and components critical to the energy industry,' making nuclear power entities eligible for grants under the program.

Title III provides $1,795,000,000 for nuclear energy activities, including $150,000,000 for loan guarantees for small modular reactors, directly benefiting nuclear power industry.

Division B, Title VI, Related Agency and Food and Drug Administration includes funding for the Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities (Sec. 134) which supports nuclear weapons activities, and Sec. 130 applies the Defense Production Act to nuclear-related activities. Additionally, Division D includes military construction that may support nuclear infrastructure.

Section 202(b)(1)(B)(III) includes uranium as a material of interest designated by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, and Section 202(d)(1) excludes uranium from eligibility, but the bill's focus on critical minerals for defense and energy infrastructure strongly supports nuclear power indirectly.

Section 5 expresses sense of Congress that Taiwan should maintain nuclear power and utilize new nuclear technologies, and that the U.S. should prioritize assistance and cooperation on nuclear energy, which could benefit nuclear power plant operators and technology providers.

Section 2(g) amends NEPA to include 'energy,' in the Council's duties, which could facilitate timely reviews for nuclear power projects.

Title III includes $1,685,000,000 for Nuclear Energy activities, including transfers from prior acts, supporting nuclear power plant operations and research (see 'Nuclear Energy' section).

Title V, Section 5001(b)(2) policy to 'expand American energy production' includes nuclear power as part of domestic energy production.

Nuclear power plants qualify as low-emission Covered Facilities (Sec. 701(13)) and would receive emission allowances under Sec. 703 that they could hold or sell, providing a financial benefit.

Section 2(g)(2)(A) includes analysis of generation resource mix, which could benefit nuclear power by ensuring its role in reliability is assessed in long-term planning.

Nuclear plants operate continuously for months with on-site fuel, satisfying the 30-day continuous generation and fuel availability criteria, making them likely to be classified as reliable generation facilities, thus benefiting nuclear.

Section 2(b) could ease NEPA review for nuclear power plant licensing or small modular reactor siting by permitting reuse of prior environmental impact statements for similar actions.

Section 2(1)(B) amends the program to enhance collaboration and threat mitigation for the energy sector, which includes nuclear power plants as part of the energy sector, thus providing them with cybersecurity operational support.

Section 2(b) extends provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which could benefit the nuclear power industry by promoting international cooperation and research.

Section 2(c)(1)(E) includes fusion science and energy and materials science, which supports nuclear power research, including fusion and advanced reactor concepts.

Section 2 terminates tariffs on steel and aluminum, which are used in nuclear plant construction and equipment; lower input costs benefit nuclear power developers and operators.

Section 2(c)(1) prevents the President from imposing duties or tariff-rate quotas on imported articles, which could benefit nuclear power importers (e.g., uranium, fuel assemblies, reactor components) by avoiding tariffs on foreign nuclear materials.

Nuclear power depends on critical minerals like uranium; Sec. 3(a)(1)(A)-(H) assessments and Sec. 3(a)(2)(B) increasing domestic production of critical energy resources benefit nuclear power.

Sec. 9's focus on energy security and diplomacy, including critical minerals and supply chains, could support nuclear power as part of energy technology advancement.

Subsection (a)(2)(B) defines dispatchable baseload electric generation facility with ≥100 MW capacity capable of firm service ≥85% of hours, not primarily from intermittent renewables, which could include nuclear plants, and subsection (h) provides financial assistance for such facilities serving AI infrastructure.

Nuclear power projects (including SMRs) require extensive federal licensing and NEPA review. The bill's streamlining of environmental review processes, imposition of deadlines, and restriction on judicial review would reduce delays and costs associated with federal authorizations, providing a clear benefit to nuclear developers seeking federal permits or approvals.

Section 133 increases funding for Atomic Energy Defense Activities--Weapons Activities from $118,056,000 to $149,244,000, benefiting nuclear power-related defense and research activities.

Title I includes $42,000,000 available until September 30, 2027 for the Treasury-wide Financial Statement Audit and Internal Control Program, information technology modernization requirements, audit of Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, development of cybersecurity programs, operations and maintenance of facilities, and international operations. Nuclear power plants may benefit from cybersecurity protections and financial oversight programs.

Nuclear power qualifies as dispatchable power under Section 2(3) (capable of known and forecastable supply), so it would benefit from prioritization in the interconnection queue under Section 3(a)(2)(A).

Sec. 20 mandates a study on hydrogen-natural gas blending in existing pipeline systems, which could support hydrogen production (including via nuclear-powered electrolysis) as a clean energy carrier, indirectly benefiting nuclear power as a hydrogen source.

DOE mission includes nuclear energy R&D; Section 2's collaborative activities could involve nuclear power research, benefiting industry via shared innovation.

Section 5(d)(1)(C) mentions improved access to energy, which could benefit the nuclear power industry by promoting investment in low-carbon energy sources.