Washington, D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026, legislation that codifies four of President Trump’s executive orders on nuclear energy into law, locking in the Trump administration’s pro-nuclear agenda and ensuring it cannot be undone by a future administration.
“Our country’s energy demands are only increasing, and meeting them requires every baseload source available,” said Senator Lummis. “Next generation nuclear is reliable, clean, cost effective, and powerful, and it is exactly what America, and our allies need more of. President Trump prioritized nuclear from day one, and this legislation makes that work permanent. America is moving forward toward energy dominance and next generation nuclear will help lead the way.”
“I am grateful to Senator Lummis for leading the Senate companion to this critical legislation, said Congressman Donalds. “As President Trump continues to secure national energy dominance, it’s up to Congress to hold up our end of the bargain. Energy security is national security, and it is imperative that we support the administration’s effort to revitalize the nuclear industry.”
“The Uranium Producers of America (UPA) strongly supports Senator Cynthia Lummis’ legislation to codify President Trump’s executive orders (EOs) advancing nuclear energy,” said Scott Melbye, President of the UPA and Executive Vice President of Uranium Energy Corp. “This effort represents a critical step toward achieving the United States’ goal of quadrupling U.S. nuclear energy production by 2050. Meeting this target will require a robust and reliable domestic nuclear fuel supply chain that UPA and its member companies are actively expanding. Codifying the EOs will enhance energy and national security and ensure the United States can meet growing electricity demand with reliable, baseload nuclear power.”
Background:
This legislation codifies four executive orders signed by President Trump on May 23, 2025, giving them the full force of law. Those executive orders directed the reform of nuclear reactor testing at the Department of Energy, accelerated the deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security, ordered meaningful reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to cut red tape and speed up approvals, and directed a reinvigoration of the American nuclear industrial base.
- Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security
- Ordering The Reform Of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing At The Department Of Energy
- Reinvigorating The Nuclear Industrial Base
The Trump administration has worked aggressively to cut bureaucratic delays at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and rebuild America’s nuclear industrial base after years of neglect under the Biden administration. Senator Lummis’s legislation ensures those reforms are codified into law and protected from future political interference.
Nuclear energy is one of the most reliable baseload power sources available, producing energy around the clock regardless of weather conditions. As America’s energy demands continue to grow, driven by data centers, AI, and a expanding economy, nuclear must be a central part of the solution.
Wyoming is already home to TerraPower’s Natrium reactor project in Kemmerer, a next-generation nuclear facility that is putting Wyoming workers on the cutting edge of America’s energy future.
Read the full legislative text here.
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) is a cosponsor. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the House companion.
Read Senator Lummis’ recent op-ed on nuclear energy here.