United states small modular reactor initiative to increase competitiveness and export of united states nuclear reactor technologies

(a) Objectives The objectives of this section are— (1) to expeditiously demonstrate domestic origin small modular reactor technology that is competitive in international markets against designs offered by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China; (2) to expeditiously promote and develop a domestic nuclear supply chain to support near-term international export of small modular reactors; and (3) to expeditiously develop and demonstrate small modular reactor technology that utilizes reactor fuels derived from low-enriched uranium. (b) Authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary pursuant to the funding opportunity announcements of the Department numbered DE–NE0008935 and DE–NE0008928, $1,439,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, to remain available until September 30, 2034, for ongoing work to support regulatory development, design, and deployment activities.