FORGE Act

This bill would create a program in the U.S. Department of State, called the FIRST program, focused on the international use of small modular nuclear reactors. The program would promote civil nuclear energy abroad, advocate for U.S. nuclear businesses and products, and press partner countries on safety, security, and nonproliferation standards. It would also advise partner countries on licensing and regulation, support early-stage project studies, and cooperate on training and technical standards. State Department officials would report to Congress within 120 days and give briefings three times a year, and the program would end on June 8, 2034.

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Sponsors

• James R. Baird Republican sponsor
• 4 cosponsors