Summary

Designates December 2, 2025 as "World Nuclear Energy Day" and records congressional findings that highlight nuclear energy’s history, economic contribution (estimated $63.8 billion annually), and roles in jobs, grid reliability, national security, space exploration, and international cooperation. The resolution celebrates scientists and engineers, praises safe and responsible use worldwide, and encourages continued domestic and international collaboration on nuclear energy research and deployment. This is a non‑binding, ceremonial Senate resolution: it makes recognition and encouragement statements but does not create new programs, appropriate funds, or change law or regulatory requirements.

Key Points

• Designates December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day.
• Lists findings on nuclear energy’s history, benefits, and an estimated $63.8 billion annual contribution to U.S. GDP.
• Highlights roles of nuclear energy in jobs, grid reliability, national security, space exploration, and international cooperation.
• Celebrates the contributions of scientists, engineers, innovators, and the nuclear workforce.
• Commends global commitment to safe and responsible use of nuclear energy and encourages continued cooperation and research.
• The resolution is ceremonial and nonbinding — it does not authorize spending or change law.
• No new programs, mandates, taxes, or emergency designations are created.
• Intended to raise awareness and express congressional support for nuclear energy and related research efforts.

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