Bill · H.R. 3667· House(119-HR-3667)
Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act
- Introduced
- 6/2/2025
- Last activity
- 6/2/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Byron Donalds
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act," aims to codify specific Executive orders into law. It focuses on various aspects of nuclear energy. The legislation specifically targets orders regarding reactor testing at the Department of Energy. It also includes orders on deploying advanced reactor technologies for national security. Additionally, it addresses the reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the reinvigoration of the nuclear industrial base.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
Nuclear energy is a significant component of carbon-free energy investment.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
Advancing nuclear energy technology typically supports decarbonization efforts.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The revitalization of the nuclear industrial base provides opportunities for energy-related businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Nuclear Reactor Testing Reform: This provision seeks to reform how the Department of Energy tests nuclear reactors (Section 2(1)).
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Advanced Nuclear Technology Deployment: This could benefit national security by deploying advanced nuclear reactor technologies (Section 2(2)).
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Regulatory Reform: The bill includes provisions to reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Section 2(3)).
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Industrial Base Support: This aim focuses on reinvigorating the nuclear industrial base (Section 2(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Union Workers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Mike KennedyRepublican · Utah
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana