Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8648

FORGE Act

Nuclear Energy: Promoting American Reactor Technology Abroad

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The FORGE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is still waiting for its first committee hearing.

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The bill has bipartisan support and aligns with national security goals, but it is in the early stages of the legislative process and needs a companion in the Senate.

Key Points

This bill creates a new program at the State Department called FIRST to help other countries use American nuclear technology. It focuses on small modular reactors, which are smaller and more flexible than traditional nuclear power plants.
The program aims to boost the economy by helping American businesses sell their nuclear products and services to other nations. It provides support for early-stage work like engineering studies to help U.S. companies compete with foreign government-backed businesses.
U.S. officials would work with partner countries to ensure they have the right laws and safety rules in place. This includes setting high standards for security and making sure nuclear materials are not used for weapons.
The State Department would also provide training and share technical resources with other countries. This helps them build the skills needed to run these new types of nuclear power plants safely and efficiently.

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Milestones

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May 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

May 4, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FORGE Act

Bill NumberHR 8648

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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