Study on small modular nuclear reactors

(a) Study required The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility, costs, and benefits of deploying small modular nuclear reactors (in this section referred to as SMRs) to provide secure, resilient, and reliable power for Department of Defense installations. (b) Elements The study shall include the following: (1) An assessment of potential sites for SMR deployment at Department of Defense installations. (2) An evaluation of the benefits of SMR deployment to mission readiness, energy resilience, and cost savings. (3) An analysis of regulatory, safety, and security considerations related to SMR deployment. (4) A review of ongoing pilot projects and partnerships with the Department of Energy and private industry related to SMR deployment. (5) An assessment of how SMR deployment could enhance future military readiness and national security by mitigating emerging threats to energy infrastructure, including cyber, physical, and natural hazards. (c) Report to Congress Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the findings of the study, including recommendations for future implementation of such findings.