In CommitteeFiled May 4, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 4, 2026
Summary
The FORGE Act sets up the FIRST program inside the State Department to advance safe, secure and non‑proliferation‑compliant deployment of small modular reactors abroad. It directs diplomatic outreach, regulatory advice, early‑stage project support and training to help U.S. nuclear firms compete internationally. The bill also requires regular congressional reports and will expire in 2034.
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