The ACE Nuclear Energy Act of 2026 modifies how the Export-Import Bank, a federal agency that finances U.S. exports, operates its lending programs. The bill excludes nuclear energy-related financing from calculations of the bank's default rate, which measures how often borrowers fail to repay loans, allowing the bank to finance more nuclear projects without those loans counting against its performance metrics. The legislation also allows the Export-Import Bank to pay up to 100 of its employees salaries that match competitive market rates rather than standard federal government pay scales, enabling the agency to recruit and retain specialized talent. These changes primarily affect the Export-Import Bank's operations and its ability to support U.S. nuclear technology exports globally. The bill does not specify particular funding amounts or implementation timelines in the provided text.
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