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

USA119th CongressSRES-536| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2025
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (20)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jon Husted (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
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  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution designates December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day" to commemorate significant historical achievements in nuclear science. These include the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction in 1942 and the operation of the world's first commercial nuclear power plant in 1957, acknowledging nuclear energy's vital role in global power generation. The resolution celebrates nuclear energy's contributions to clean, reliable, and sustainable power generation , noting its substantial share of carbon-free electricity in the United States. It highlights the sector's significant economic impact through job creation, its importance for national security, and its role in ensuring grid stability and resilience. Furthermore, the resolution honors the scientists, engineers, and innovators who have advanced nuclear technology for the betterment of humanity. Finally, the resolution commends the global community for its commitment to the safe and responsible utilization of nuclear energy. It strongly encourages continued domestic and international cooperation in the research, development, and implementation of advanced nuclear energy technologies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-918
A resolution designating December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".
Dec 8, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-918
    A resolution designating December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".


  • December 8, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)


  • December 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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

USA119th CongressSRES-536| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2025
This Senate resolution designates December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day" to commemorate significant historical achievements in nuclear science. These include the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction in 1942 and the operation of the world's first commercial nuclear power plant in 1957, acknowledging nuclear energy's vital role in global power generation. The resolution celebrates nuclear energy's contributions to clean, reliable, and sustainable power generation , noting its substantial share of carbon-free electricity in the United States. It highlights the sector's significant economic impact through job creation, its importance for national security, and its role in ensuring grid stability and resilience. Furthermore, the resolution honors the scientists, engineers, and innovators who have advanced nuclear technology for the betterment of humanity. Finally, the resolution commends the global community for its commitment to the safe and responsible utilization of nuclear energy. It strongly encourages continued domestic and international cooperation in the research, development, and implementation of advanced nuclear energy technologies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-918
A resolution designating December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".
Dec 8, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-918
    A resolution designating December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".


  • December 8, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)


  • December 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (20)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jon Husted (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysEnergy researchNuclear power