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Reactors at Risk Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4495| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Reactors at Risk Act of 2026" mandates a joint report from the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, due within 120 days of enactment, to assess dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas prone to armed conflict . This report must evaluate threats to U.S. national security, allied interests, and civilian populations from reactors in regions that have experienced conflict in the last 25 years or are likely to face future engagements, including specific flashpoints like Russia-Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan, or India-Pakistan. Furthermore, it requires outlining concrete steps the United States and its partners can take to prevent, prepare for, and mitigate these risks. The unclassified report, which may include a classified annex, will be submitted to relevant congressional committees.
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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Reactors at Risk Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4495| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
The "Reactors at Risk Act of 2026" mandates a joint report from the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, due within 120 days of enactment, to assess dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas prone to armed conflict . This report must evaluate threats to U.S. national security, allied interests, and civilian populations from reactors in regions that have experienced conflict in the last 25 years or are likely to face future engagements, including specific flashpoints like Russia-Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan, or India-Pakistan. Furthermore, it requires outlining concrete steps the United States and its partners can take to prevent, prepare for, and mitigate these risks. The unclassified report, which may include a classified annex, will be submitted to relevant congressional committees.
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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted