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SRES-536Senate2025-12-08Energy

A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".

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