Rules for small nuclear reactors would change, helping the U.S. build and make them.
This bill would change the definition of 'small modular reactors' by letting them produce more power. It would also create a government group to help the U.S. lead in building and making these nuclear technologies. These changes could affect energy companies, government agencies, and future jobs in the nuclear field.
Today, small modular reactors are defined as producing up to 300,000 electrical kilowatts, with a combined capacity of 1,300,000 electrical kilowatts. Federal agencies base their rules and funding on these limits. After this bill, a single small modular reactor could produce up to 500,000 electrical kilowatts, with a combined capacity of 1,500,000 electrical kilowatts. Also, a new working group would focus on making the U.S. a leader in building and making these reactors.
HR 2813 · 119th Congress · April 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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