# 119-s-4267: Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026

119-s-4267, Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4267
- Congress: 119
- Title: Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Convert nuclear executive orders to law: mixed, medium. 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 En…

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- 119-s-2010: TERMS Act
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
- 119-s-541: ELITE Vehicles Act
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4267 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4267)

## Related
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- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-2010: TERMS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2010)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
- [119-s-541: ELITE Vehicles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-541)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4267 (as of 2026-09-10).