International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

The International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025 would create a centralized, government-wide effort to shape and promote U.S. civil nuclear cooperation and exports. It would establish a White House focal point—the Office of the Assistant to the President and Director for International Nuclear Energy Policy—to coordinate civil nuclear export strategy and international cooperation, with a broad interagency roster. The bill also creates a Nuclear Exports Working Group to develop a 10-year export strategy, set biennial targets, and work with industry and various federal agencies to advance U.S. civil nuclear technologies abroad. In addition, it sets up programs to engage ally/partner nations and embarking civil nuclear nations (countries expanding or beginning civil nuclear programs) through financing, technical assistance, training, and potential public-private financing partnerships. The legislation would also create new or expanded forums, centers, and funding streams—plus targeted changes to licensing rules and a proposed Advanced Reactor Coordination and Resource Center—to bolster demonstration, licensing, and cooperation on advanced reactors. Funding is authorized for several programs (notably tens of millions of dollars annually) and oversight/anti-fraud measures are required. Overall, the bill aims to broaden U.S. leadership in civil nuclear energy internationally while coordinating policy, finance, and technical capacity-building across multiple agencies.