The FORGE Act establishes a new program within the State Department called the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology program to promote the global deployment of American nuclear energy technology and products. The program, managed by the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, will work with foreign governments to encourage adoption of U.S. civil nuclear projects while ensuring those projects meet the highest standards for safety, security, and nonproliferation. The State Department will provide technical consulting to partner countries on licensing and regulatory frameworks, offer early-stage commercial development support to help U.S. companies compete internationally, and work with other nations on training and technical cooperation for small modular reactor deployment. The bill requires the State Department to report to Congress within 120 days on the program's implementation, diplomatic activities, participating countries, and funding details, with additional briefings to follow every three months. The program is authorized to operate through June 2034.
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