The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025
Nuclear Energy: U.S.-Europe Cooperation Plan
This bill is currently moving through the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It recently passed a committee vote and is now ready to be reported to the full House for further consideration. There are no other companion bills currently linked to this legislation.
Legislative Progress
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a major national security issue, but strategy-focused bills often need to be part of a larger package to pass.
Key Points
- This bill requires the State Department to create a plan to help European countries stop using Russian nuclear technology and fuel. Currently, Russia controls a large portion of the world's uranium supply, which gives them significant power over the energy used in many European nations.
- The strategy would focus on promoting American nuclear products and services in Europe. It also looks at using new technologies, like small modular reactors, to help these countries become energy independent between now and the year 2050.
- The bill authorizes $30 million every year through 2029 to support this effort. This money would be used to help European partners build their own nuclear energy skills and to fight Russian misinformation campaigns about energy security.
- By moving away from Russian supplies, the goal is to make the energy grid in Europe safer and more reliable. This has become a major concern for U.S. leaders following the invasion of Ukraine and the Russian occupation of large nuclear power plants there.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025
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