Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Cynthia Lummis
Introduced
Summary
Converts four nuclear-focused Executive Orders into statutory law. This bill would make the orders' directives legally binding on U.S. nuclear policy across reactor testing, advanced reactor deployment for national security, Nuclear Regulatory Commission reform, and efforts to reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base.
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- Nuclear manufacturers and the nuclear workforce would see federal policy and programs aimed at reinvigorating the nuclear industrial base, affecting industry priorities and support.
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would be required to undergo reforms, changing the regulatory rules that guide federal oversight of nuclear activities.
- The Department of Energy would be directed to reform reactor testing and to deploy advanced reactor technologies for national security, shaping DOE program priorities and testing procedures.
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Convert nuclear executive orders to law
This bill would make four Executive Orders signed May 23, 2025 have the force and effect of law. The orders address reactor testing, advanced reactors for national security, reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and reinvigorating the nuclear industrial base. If enacted, the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would be directly affected. Advanced reactor developers and firms in the nuclear supply chain would see clearer rules and new market opportunities. They would also face new statutory duties and possible higher compliance costs. The change would take effect upon enactment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cynthia Lummis
WY • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
AR • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
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