Bill · S. 2389· Senate(119-S-2389)
ARMOR Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, called the ARMOR Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of the Army to create a pilot program using advanced nuclear reactors to provide resilient energy to critical infrastructure on Army installations. It allows for multi-year contracts for these reactors and includes nuclear energy as a covered technology for the Department of Defense's Office of Strategic Capital. The goal is to have these reactors operational by December 31, 2030.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
Advanced nuclear reactors could potentially reduce carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The prioritization of licensing and potential for commercial grid connection could lead to new jobs in the energy sector.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The deployment of advanced nuclear reactors could stimulate economic activity in related sectors.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill's funding source is unspecified, potentially diverting funds from other essential programs.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
Deployment of nuclear reactors raises environmental concerns regarding waste disposal and potential accidents.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Resilient Energy Source (Section 2): The pilot program aims to provide a reliable energy source to Army installations. This could benefit the people who live and work on these installations by ensuring a more stable power supply, especially for critical infrastructure.
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Commercial Grid Connection (Section 2(e)(2)): If the reactors can connect to the commercial grid and sell excess energy, it could potentially lower energy costs for local communities.
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Prioritized Licensing (Section 2(f)): Prioritizing the licensing of these advanced reactors could speed up the deployment of new nuclear technology, potentially leading to more jobs in the energy sector.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Nuclear Reactor Risks (Section 2): The pilot program involves deploying advanced nuclear reactors, which could raise concerns among people living near Army installations about the safety and environmental impact of nuclear technology.
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Funding Source Unspecified (Section 2(h) & 3(b)): The bill states that the costs of the pilot program and contracts "may be paid from any appropriation available for the purposes." This lack of specificity could mean that money is pulled from other important programs to fund this initiative.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces Government Spending-2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Environmental Protections-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana