H.R. 6805 expands the federal government's advanced reactor demonstration program to accelerate the testing and development of next-generation nuclear technologies, including fourth-generation reactors (like sodium-cooled fast reactors and molten salt reactors), small modular reactors generating up to 500 megawatts of electricity, and specialized micro-reactors producing up to 10 megawatts for remote or specialized uses. The bill requires demonstrations at a minimum of 10 different sites and allows these projects to take place on non-federal facilities, opening opportunities beyond Department of Energy-owned properties. The legislation encourages the Department of Energy to partner with private companies and research institutions through cost-sharing arrangements to increase the efficiency and scope of these development efforts. This bill targets investors and companies in the advanced nuclear sector, research institutions, and communities that could host demonstration sites, while positioning the U.S. to commercialize innovative reactor technologies faster.
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