Bill 118 HRES 124, also known as the "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the expansion of domestic nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technology" is a resolution that highlights the importance of nuclear energy as a viable source of power in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the need for the country to support the expansion of domestic nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technology in order to promote US nuclear energy leadership and global energy independence.
The resolution acknowledges the potential benefits of nuclear energy, such as its ability to provide a reliable and sustainable source of power, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance national security by reducing dependence on foreign sources of energy. It also recognizes the advancements in nuclear technology that have made nuclear energy safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective.
The resolution calls on the United States to prioritize the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors and advanced fuel cycles, to ensure that the country remains at the forefront of nuclear energy innovation. It also encourages the government to support research and development efforts in the nuclear energy sector and to promote partnerships between the public and private sectors to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 124 underscores the importance of nuclear energy in the United States' energy portfolio and urges the government to take action to support the expansion of domestic nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technology in order to maintain US leadership in the global nuclear energy industry and achieve energy independence.