Contact Congress about S. 1801: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

The bill would help foreign countries start or grow nuclear power programs with U.S. training, advice, grants, and financing help. It would also promote U.S. nuclear companies abroad while keeping current nuclear export approval laws in place.

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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025 is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.

Latest action on S. 1801: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects countries that want to start or expand peaceful nuclear power. They could get U.S. training, grants, expert advice, and help building safety and licensing systems. U.S. nuclear companies could get more help selling reactors, fuel, and services overseas. Federal agencies would also take on more work to coordinate exports, oversee grants, and report to Congress.

Why this matters: Countries choosing nuclear power often need help with safety rules, financing, and long-term planning. This bill would try to make the United States a bigger partner in that process. It could help U.S. companies compete abroad and could give other countries an option besides Russian or Chinese suppliers. The results are not guaranteed because projects would still depend on money, future agreements, local choices, and international oversight.

Key provisions in S. 1801

• Encourages a White House-level lead for U.S. nuclear export policy and creates a Nuclear Exports Working Group. The group would coordinate policy and write a 10-year trade plan with export goals every two years.
• Targets U.S. help toward “embarking civil nuclear nations,” meaning countries starting or growing peaceful nuclear power programs. Countries under certain U.S. sanctions or terrorism-related labels would not qualify.
• Tells the President to modernize U.S. outreach on peaceful nuclear power. That includes training foreign governments on safety, security, and safeguards, often with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
• Lets the State Department give eligible countries grants of up to $5.5 million per year. Each country could receive no more than five total grants.
• Allows extra aid so eligible countries can hire senior advisors from U.S. nuclear companies. These advisors could help with financing, licensing, safety rules, waste plans, and other parts of a nuclear program.

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Questions people ask about S. 1801

What is S. 1801?

The bill would help foreign countries start or grow nuclear power programs with U.S. training, advice, grants, and financing help. It would also promote U.S. nuclear companies abroad while keeping current nuclear export approval laws in place.

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