Bills · S 2176
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2176Armed Forces and National Security
NNSA Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 25· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to ensure the United States maintains a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent, which is critical for national security. Many of the NNSA's existing facilities are old, some dating back to the Manhattan Project, and are in poor condition, creating risks for the nuclear stockpile and other security missions. If this bill becomes law, Congress will receive a regular, detailed accounting of the NNSA's plans to modernize and replace these aging facilities.
This continuous oversight will help ensure that NNSA's infrastructure investments are strategically planned, cost-effective, and on schedule, reducing the risk of project delays or cost overruns. Without this bill, Congress might have less consistent and comprehensive information on the NNSA's long-term infrastructure needs, potentially leading to less effective oversight and slower progress in modernizing essential nuclear facilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to submit an annual report to Congress on its future infrastructure activities and resources.
This ensures Congress receives regular updates and oversight on the NNSA's long-term plans for nuclear facilities.
PROVISION 02
The report must include an assessment of infrastructure investments necessary for the next 5 fiscal years, detailing cost estimates, schedules, workforce impacts, and environmental review status.
This provision provides specific, actionable details for immediate oversight and planning of critical projects.
PROVISION 03
The report must also include assessments for infrastructure investments needed in the 6-15 year and 16-25 year timeframes, outlining estimated schedules and targeted needs.
This ensures a comprehensive long-term view of NNSA's infrastructure strategy, helping anticipate future challenges and resource needs.
PROVISION 04
For each subsequent annual report, the NNSA must explain any changes in cost estimates and schedules for projects previously listed.
This ensures accountability and transparency, allowing Congress to track progress and understand variances in project planning.
PROVISION 05
Defines "specialized infrastructure" to include facilities supporting nuclear stockpile, global security, and naval spent fuel management missions.
This clarifies the scope of facilities that the NNSA must report on, ensuring all critical nuclear infrastructure is covered.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 25
Introduced in Senate
JUN 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2176
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 25, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025
Senate BillS 2176Armed Forces and National Security
NNSA Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2025
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