A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill focuses on advancing nuclear reactor technologies and reforming reactor testing to strengthen nuclear energy deployment.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The reinvigoration of the nuclear industrial base provides opportunities for companies within the nuclear supply chain.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The reinvigoration of the nuclear industrial base provides opportunities for companies within the nuclear supply chain. Would union members be better off under this? — The expansion of the nuclear industrial base and reactor deployment supports industrial labor sectors.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base, which supports domestic industrial activity and job potential. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Reinvigorating the nuclear industrial base and deploying advanced technologies supports long-term industrial and economic expansion.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill focuses on advancing nuclear reactor technologies and reforming reactor testing to strengthen nuclear energy deployment.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill reforms nuclear reactor testing at the Department of Energy, which enhances the focus on nuclear research and development.
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas