Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act

House Bill

H.R. 4674

119th Congress

Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Brownley

Representative

Democratic

CA-26

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill directs the Department of Energy to provide grants for feasibility studies to build and operate advanced nuclear power plants. These plants would have enhanced safety features and potentially lower electricity costs compared to traditional nuclear reactors.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

SponsorJulia Brownley (D-CA)

Introduced9/11/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo

ChamberHouse

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Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act

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This bill directs the Department of Energy to provide grants for feasibility studies to build and operate advanced nuclear power plants. These plants would have enhanced safety features and potentially lower electricity costs compared to traditional nuclear reactors.

Bill Number: 4674
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act
Bill Number: 4674
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Summary: This bill directs the Department of Energy to provide grants for feasibility studies to build and operate advanced nuclear power plants. These plants would have enhanced safety features and potentially lower electricity costs compared to traditional nuclear reactors.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the Department of Energy to provide grants for feasibility studies to build and operate advanced nuclear power plants. These plants would have enhanced safety features and potentially lower electricity costs compared to traditional nuclear reactors.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Advanced Nuclear Feasibility ActThis bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a grant program for feasibility studies to site, construct, and operate advanced nuclear reactors (e.g., certain nuclear power plants with significant improvements, such as additional safety features and a lower cost of electricity). Institutions of higher education, private individuals, private companies, or local governments may apply for grants if they are located in a state or territory that has an appropriate plan in effect for furthering the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. Those states and territories may also apply for grants.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a grant program for feasibility studies on advanced nuclear reactors, which have significant improvements like added safety features and lower electricity costs.
Grants can go to universities, private companies, local governments, and states/territories that have plans to deploy advanced nuclear technology.
The bill aims to spur the development and deployment of next-generation nuclear power plants.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill could lead to more investment and research into advanced nuclear energy technology. This could benefit communities interested in hosting these new types of nuclear power plants, as well as energy consumers who may see lower electricity bills. However, the impact would depend on how many feasibility studies are funded and whether they result in actual plant construction.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

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Nuclear power

Research administration and funding

Research and development

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4674, 119th Congress (2025). "Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4674

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