Bill > SRes536

This resolution designates December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day" to recognize the historical and ongoing significance of nuclear energy. The resolution highlights key milestones in nuclear energy history, such as Enrico Fermi's first controlled nuclear chain reaction in 1942 and the Shippingport Atomic Power Station's launch in 1957. It emphasizes nuclear energy's current importance in the United States, noting that it generates nearly 18% of the country's electricity and 43% of its carbon-free electricity. The resolution also underscores the economic and strategic value of nuclear energy, pointing out that the nuclear sector directly employs over 70,000 people and creates an additional 180,000 secondary jobs. Furthermore, it celebrates nuclear energy's role in national security, space exploration, grid reliability, and global energy diplomacy. By designating this day, the resolution aims to honor the scientists and engineers who have advanced nuclear technology, commend the global commitment to safe nuclear energy use, and encourage continued domestic and international cooperation in nuclear energy research and development.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/536/all-info