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This bill, called the "Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Energy to fund critical restoration and modernization projects for National Laboratories from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The bill authorizes $5 billion annually, with at least one-third of the funding to be managed by the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The projects include addressing deferred maintenance, upgrading critical infrastructure such as research laboratories, administrative buildings, utilities, and roads, and modernizing laboratory facilities to support scientific missions. The bill requires the Secretary to submit an annual list of funded projects to congressional committees, detailing each project's description and funding profile. Additionally, the bill mandates the Secretary to develop a comprehensive strategy for managing facilities and infrastructure across various departmental offices, including a report to Congress within one year of enactment. This report must outline current infrastructure priorities, a 10-year plan for laboratory reconfiguration, estimated funding requirements, and detailed planning processes. The overall goal is to ensure that National Laboratories maintain world-leading scientific capabilities, operate safely and efficiently, and remain environmentally sustainable.

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