Bill · S. 4267· Senate(119-S-4267)
Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Cynthia Lummis
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026." Its primary purpose is to codify specific Executive orders regarding nuclear energy into law. Specifically, it aims to give the force and effect of law to four Executive orders signed on May 23, 2025. These orders cover topics such as reforming nuclear reactor testing at the Department of Energy and deploying advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security. Additionally, the orders relate to reforming the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and reinvigorating the nuclear industrial base.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+6
The bill focuses on advancing nuclear reactor technologies and reforming reactor testing to strengthen nuclear energy deployment.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The reinvigoration of the nuclear industrial base provides opportunities for companies within the nuclear supply chain.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill aims to reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base, which supports domestic industrial activity and job potential.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reforming nuclear reactor testing: This provision relates to Executive Order 14301 and could benefit the country by reforming how the Department of Energy tests nuclear reactors (Section 2, Paragraph 1).
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Deploying advanced technologies: Through Executive Order 14299, the bill addresses the deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security purposes (Section 2, Paragraph 2).
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Regulatory reform: Under Executive Order 14300, the bill seeks to reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Section 2, Paragraph 3).
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Industrial base support: Following Executive Order 14302, the bill relates to the effort of reinvigorating the nuclear industrial base (Section 2, Paragraph 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any specific information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas