Resolution supporting advanced nuclear energy

Analysis

This resolution calls for policymakers to support nuclear energy initiatives and projects to ensure the United States remains a leader in nuclear technology.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Auto-selectedComputed by this site

Sponsors

• Rep. JD BernardyR▸Clerk· Science, Technology and Energy
• Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
• Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
• Rep. Douglas ThomasR▸Vice Chair· Science, Technology and Energy
• Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
• Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
• Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip

Also: Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Mark McLeanR, Rep. Sheila SeidelR, Rep. John SellersR

Public testimony

• Feb 18, 2025HouseCommittee report· regular calendarCommittee report: Ought to Pass16–2
  Overall

  89% yea
• Mar 20, 2025HouseDivisionOught to PassAdopted258–83
  Overall

  76% yea

Hearings and debates

• Feb 11, 2025Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy1:46:19–1:48:582m 39slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
• Feb 18, 2025Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy4:49:16–4:50:491m 33slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass — roll call; Executive Session
• Mar 20, 2025Floor debateHouse floor7:39:26–7:43:264mlocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass — adopted, division 258-83

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 2 P. 17
2. Feb 11, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
3. Feb 18, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2025 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
4. Feb 18, 2025HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2025 (Vote 16-2; RC)
5. Mar 12, 2025HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
6. Mar 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA DV 258-83 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 89

Coverage

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Background reading

Evergreen reading on the policy area — spanning perspectives — not coverage of this specific bill.

• Advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)Explainer

  U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy — Federal overview of what advanced small modular reactors are, how they differ from conventional plants, and their potential uses.AI noteAI-generated

• Clean EnergySupporters

  Nuclear Innovation Alliance — Advocacy group's case that advanced nuclear can provide carbon-free, always-available power alongside wind and solar.AI noteAI-generated

• The collapse of NuScale's project should spell the end for small modular nuclear reactorsCritics

  Utility Dive — Opinion piece arguing the cancelled NuScale/UAMPS project illustrates the cost and schedule risks facing small modular reactors.AI noteAI-generated

• Nuclear WasteCritics

  Union of Concerned Scientists — Explains the unresolved problem of storing and disposing of long-lived radioactive spent fuel from nuclear plants.AI noteAI-generated

• As bills calling for more utility-owned generation advance, an old debate is renewedNH context

  New Hampshire Bulletin — Reports on New Hampshire legislation letting utilities own generation and the ratemaking debate over who bears the risk and cost.AI noteAI-generated

• Ayotte wants to bring more nuclear power to New Hampshire. How would that work?NH context

  New Hampshire Public Radio — Examines the state's push for more nuclear power, the role of Seabrook Station, and how new reactors might fit the grid.AI noteAI-generated

Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• House Hearing Report · 2025-03-11report

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.