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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 536

119th Congress

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

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Dec 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James Risch

R - ID

Cosponsors

20

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bipartisan resolution designates December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day, commemorating both the 1942 first controlled nuclear chain reaction and the 1957 opening of Shippingport, the first commercial nuclear plant. Nuclear provides 18% of US electricity, 43% of carbon-free electricity, 70,000+ direct jobs, and $63.8 billion GDP annually.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bipartisan resolution designates December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day, commemorating both the 1942 first controlled nuclear chain reaction and the 1957 opening of Shippingport, the first commercial nuclear plant. Nuclear provides 18% of US electricity, 43% of carbon-free electricity, 70,000+ direct jobs, and $63.8 billion GDP annually.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates December 2, 2025 as World Nuclear Energy Day
Honors December 2, 1942: first controlled nuclear chain reaction (Chicago Pile-1)
Honors December 2, 1957: Shippingport, PA first commercial nuclear plant opened
Nuclear provides 18% of US electricity, 43% of carbon-free electricity
Sector directly employs 70,000+ with 180,000+ secondary jobs
Strongly bipartisan: 20 cosponsors from both parties

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Nuclear energy industry gains congressional recognition as clean energy source. Scientists and engineers in nuclear field are honored. International nuclear cooperation is encouraged. Nuclear's role in national security (Navy) and space exploration is highlighted.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Energy research

Nuclear power

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

536, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-536