RAP Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4678

119th Congress

RAP Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Underwood

Representative

Democratic

IL-14

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

The RAP Act of 2025 directs federal agencies to establish procedures to allow the deployment of small nuclear reactors, called microreactors, at airports to provide backup power in emergency situations. This would help keep airports operational during power disruptions caused by natural disasters.

Latest Action

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

SponsorLauren Underwood (D-IL)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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RAP Act of 2025

The RAP Act of 2025 directs federal agencies to establish procedures to allow the deployment of small nuclear reactors, called microreactors, at airports to provide backup power in emergency situations. This would help keep airports operational during power di

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The RAP Act of 2025 directs federal agencies to establish procedures to allow the deployment of small nuclear reactors, called microreactors, at airports to provide backup power in emergency situations. This would help keep airports operational during power disruptions caused by natural disasters.

Bill Number: 4678
Sponsor: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: RAP Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4678
Sponsor: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: The RAP Act of 2025 directs federal agencies to establish procedures to allow the deployment of small nuclear reactors, called microreactors, at airports to provide backup power in emergency situations. This would help keep airports operational during power disruptions caused by natural disasters.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The RAP Act of 2025 directs federal agencies to establish procedures to allow the deployment of small nuclear reactors, called microreactors, at airports to provide backup power in emergency situations. This would help keep airports operational during power disruptions caused by natural disasters.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Provide Logistical Aid to airports via advanced Nuclear Energy Act or the PLANE ActThis bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other agencies to establish procedures to deploy microreactors at airports. A microreactor is an advanced nuclear reactor, including a portable nuclear reactor, that has an electricity generating capacity of not more than 20 megawatts of electricity and not more than 100 megawatts of thermal energy.Specifically, deployment procedures must be established to respond to a primary power source disruption event stemming from a natural disaster. The FAA, the NRC, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Energy must collaborate to establish these procedures to deploy microreactors as soon as practicable. After these procedures are finalized, the FAA must update the agency's guidance to consider the use of microreactors in airport emergency plans. Further, the FAA must update the airport emergency plan requirements to encourage certified airports to consider utilizing microreactors to provide backup power in the case of an emergency event that results in a primary power source disruption.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes procedures for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, and other agencies to deploy microreactors at airports to provide backup power
Requires the FAA to update airport emergency plans to encourage the use of microreactors for backup power
Aims to ensure airports can stay open and operational during power outages caused by natural disasters or other emergencies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would primarily affect airports and the communities that rely on them. It would give airports access to a new source of backup power to maintain operations during power disruptions, benefiting travelers, businesses, and local economies that depend on airport activity. The microreactors could help prevent the severe delays and economic impacts that occur when airports have to close due to power outages.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Congressional oversight

Electric power generation and transmission

Emergency planning and evacuation

Licensing and registrations

Nuclear power

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4678, 119th Congress (2025). "RAP Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4678

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