Bills · HR 2813
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2813Energy
Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to accelerate the adoption of advanced nuclear power in the U.S. By expanding the definition of small modular reactors to include more powerful units, the government is signaling a broader interest in these technologies. This could make it easier for companies to get federal funding and clearer guidance to build and deploy SMRs, which are seen as a potential source of clean, reliable energy.
If this bill becomes law, it could boost U.S. competitiveness in the global nuclear energy market and help create jobs in manufacturing and related fields. If it doesn't pass, the current, narrower definitions and potentially less coordinated government efforts might slow down the development and widespread use of these reactors, impacting future energy infrastructure and the nation's ability to meet clean energy goals.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the maximum electrical output threshold for a 'small modular reactor' in existing laws from 300,000 to 500,000 electrical kilowatts (0.3 GW to 0.5 GW).
This expands the official definition, allowing larger reactors to qualify for benefits or classifications previously reserved for smaller ones.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to update their guidance on SMR and microreactor electrical output to align with the new definitions.
This ensures consistent regulatory and departmental understanding of these technologies, reducing confusion for developers and investors.
PROVISION 03
Prevents the Secretary of Energy from excluding grid-scale SMR projects from financial assistance solely because a single reactor unit's output is between 50 and 500 electrical megawatts.
This broadens the eligibility for federal funding for SMR development, demonstration, and deployment, making more projects financially viable.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a Small Modular Reactor Commercialization and Industrialization Competitiveness Working Group within the Department of Energy, with representatives from multiple federal agencies.
This working group will coordinate government efforts to identify technologies, improve U.S. manufacturing capabilities, and enhance workforce readiness for SMR deployment.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in House
APR 10
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2813
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2813Energy
Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
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