Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act

This bill would make four recent executive orders on nuclear energy into law. It locks in changes to how the government tests nuclear reactors, speeds up the use of advanced reactors for national security, reforms the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and supports rebuilding the U.S. nuclear industry. By turning these orders into law, it aims to give them staying power and make it harder for future administrations to undo them.

Key points

• Who is affected: The Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, national security programs, and companies in the nuclear energy supply chain.
• What changes: Four executive orders—on reactor testing, advanced reactor deployment for security, NRC reforms, and rebuilding the nuclear industrial base—would have the force of law.
• When: The orders were signed on May 23, 2025; this bill would codify them into law going forward.