Bill · S. 1801· Senate(119-S-1801)
International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
- Sponsored by
- James Risch
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025, aims to create a comprehensive federal strategy for nuclear cooperation and exports. It proposes establishing a White House office to coordinate international civil nuclear efforts and a Nuclear Exports Working Group to develop a 10-year trade strategy. The legislation includes initiatives to assist embarking civil nuclear nations through financial assistance, technical training, and the use of senior advisors. It also calls for cooperation with ally or partner nations on advanced nuclear reactor demonstrations and research facilities. Additionally, the bill establishes a mechanism for a joint assessment of nuclear liability rules between the United States and India.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
It strengthens cooperation with ally or partner nations through research and energy security initiatives.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
The bill establishes a 10-year strategy specifically to increase the export of U.S. nuclear technology.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill authorizes grants and technical assistance for embarking civil nuclear nations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Emerging Nuclear Nations: The bill provides financial assistance through grants and the ability to hire senior advisors to help "embarking civil nuclear nations" develop their nuclear energy programs (Section 8).
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Enhanced Nuclear Safety and Security: The legislation emphasizes providing education and training to foreign governments regarding nuclear safety, security, and safeguards (Section 4).
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Promotion of Advanced Technology: The bill focuses on the development and deployment of "advanced nuclear reactor technologies" to address energy security and environmental impacts (Section 6).
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Global Cooperation on Safety: It encourages the holding of biennial conferences to allow nations to engage on matters of nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and sustainability (Section 9).
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Economic Opportunities for U.S. Companies: The strategy seeks to promote the use of reactors, fuel, equipment, and services from "U.S. nuclear energy companies" in international programs (Section s 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Fraud or Mismanagement: The bill acknowledges the need for the Inspectors General to establish oversight plans specifically to "prevent fraud, waste, and abuse" in the administration of financial assistance (Section 8).
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Potential Competition Waivers: The legislation allows for the waiver of certain provisions of law relating to competition to achieve specific objectives in civil nuclear energy programs (Section 7).
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Competitiveness Clause Impact: The bill requires officials to consider how "United States competitiveness clauses" might impact financing relationships, suggesting a potential shift in existing agreement terms (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6Improves International Trade+6Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Increases Foreign Aid+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Environmental Protections+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 6/18/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
- 6/5/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/19/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
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Mike LeeRepublican · Utah