James Risch (R-ID)
A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".
A Republican resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day." It serves to celebrate the contributions of nuclear energy toward clean, reliable, and sustainable power generation. The resolution also honors the scientists, engineers, and innovators involved in harnessing nuclear technology. Additionally, it commends the global community for its commitment to the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy. Finally, the measure encourages continued research, development, and implementation of nuclear energy technologies both domestically and abroad.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +6
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill notes that nuclear energy provides a large portion of the nation's carbon-free electricity.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The resolution highlights the nuclear sector's ability to support tens of thousands of high-quality, long-lasting jobs and secondary employment.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The resolution cites nuclear energy's significant $63.8 billion annual contribution to the United States GDP.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Job Growth: The text notes that the nuclear sector directly employs more than 70,000 people in high-quality, long-lasting jobs and is responsible for over 180,000 secondary jobs. It also states that for every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, another 250 jobs are created in the United States.
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Energy Reliability and Security: Nuclear energy is described as promoting grid security and reliability by serving as one of the least expensive sources of baseload power generation worldwide.
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Resilience During Weather Events: Nuclear power plants are noted to be largely resilient to adverse weather events, providing electricity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to distressed areas when other sources shut down.
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Environmental Benefits: The bill states that nuclear energy produces 43 percent of the carbon-free electricity generated in the United States.
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National Security and Space Exploration: The text mentions that nuclear energy plays a key role in national security through the United States' nuclear-powered Navy and that advanced nuclear technologies are vital to powering space exploration.
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Economic Contribution: Nuclear energy is estimated to contribute $63,800,000,000 per year to the gross domestic product of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution cites nuclear energy's significant $63.8 billion annual contribution to the United States GDP. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights the nuclear sector's ability to support tens of thousands of high-quality, long-lasting jobs and secondary employment.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill notes that nuclear energy provides a large portion of the nation's carbon-free electricity. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The resolution encourages continued research, development, and implementation of nuclear energy technologies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill promotes a sector that drives significant GDP and employment growth. Would union members be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the creation of high-quality, long-lasting jobs within the nuclear sector.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more into space exploration? — The text explicitly states that advanced nuclear technologies are vital to powering space exploration. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution encourages continued research and development of nuclear technologies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The text emphasizes using the civilian nuclear sector for global energy diplomacy and international cooperation. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill mentions the importance of the nuclear-powered Navy to national security.
- 12/8/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
- 20 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee
Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana