S. 5254 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026
S. 5254 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Aug 5, 2026, sponsored by James E. Risch with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 5, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
What it does
Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026 This bill provides the Export-Import Bank with certain authorities to finance civil nuclear energy exports. Specifically, the bill allows the Export-Import Bank to provide financing for the purchase of liquid metal fast breeder nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel reprocessing facilities if the purchase is otherwise permitted by law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James E. Risch (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 5, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Aug 5, 2026)
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