Senate Passes ADVANCE Act and S.870 in 88-2 Vote to Boost Nuclear Power

Jun 18, 2024, 10:53 PM

The U.S. Senate has passed the ADVANCE Act, a significant bipartisan legislative package aimed at bolstering the nation's nuclear power sector. The bill, which passed with an overwhelming 88-2 vote, represents the most expansive update to nuclear energy policy in over a century. The legislation, authored by Senators Capito, Carper, and Whitehouse, seeks to accelerate the deployment of safe, affordable, American-made nuclear energy. Additionally, the Senate passed S.870, the Atomic Energy Advancement Act, and the Advanced Reactor Fee Reduction Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Scott Peters. The bills now head to President Biden's desk for his signature.