YourVoice.Now Summary
The Senate designates December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day — marking the anniversary of both the first controlled nuclear chain reaction in 1942 and the first commercial nuclear power plant in 1957. The resolution highlights nuclear energy's role in producing nearly 18% of U.S. electricity while generating zero carbon emissions during operation, and calls it essential to meeting clean energy and national security goals. It's a non-binding statement of support, not legislation.
Congressional Summary
This resolution designates December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day.
Legislative Subjects
Commemorative events and holidaysEnergy researchNuclear power
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-12-08
- Date Added
- 2026-04-14