S1111-118

Reported

To enhance United States civil nuclear leadership, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 30, 2023

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Reported by Mr. Carper, with an amendment

Summary

What This Bill Does

Comprehensive nuclear energy legislation to accelerate advanced reactor deployment, streamline NRC licensing, support accident tolerant fuel development, and enhance US international nuclear export competitiveness.

Who Benefits and How

Nuclear industry gains streamlined licensing processes. Clean energy transition benefits from expanded nuclear options. US nuclear exporters gain competitive advantages internationally.

Who Bears the Burden and How

NRC must reform licensing processes. EPA coordinates with NRC on environmental reviews. National laboratories and universities support workforce development.

Key Provisions

  • Coordinates NRC international reactor export licensing
  • Supports advanced nuclear reactor and fuel licensing
  • References accident tolerant fuel from Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
  • Involves national laboratories and institutions of higher education
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Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:12

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Enhances US nuclear leadership by streamlining NRC licensing and supporting advanced nuclear deployment

Policy Domains

Nuclear Energy Regulation Clean Energy International Trade

Legislative Strategy

"Restore US nuclear leadership through regulatory reform and export support"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Nuclear Energy Regulation
Actor Mappings
"the_commission"
→ Nuclear Regulatory Commission
"the_administrator"
→ EPA Administrator

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

2 terms
"advanced nuclear reactor" §2

Has meaning given in section 3 of Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act

"accident tolerant fuel" §2b

Has meaning given in section 107(a) of Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act

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