Overview

• The Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act passed both the House and Senate as part of the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023.
• The bill seeks to reduce regulatory barriers and provide certainty for commercial developers of advanced nuclear reactors.
• Proponents argue the legislation will lower energy bills, create jobs, reduce inflation, and improve environmental outcomes.
• President Biden is expected to sign the bill, aligning with his clean energy and resilient power grid initiatives.
• The bill's passage reflects a broader effort to diversify the U.S. energy portfolio beyond wind and electric energy.