Bill directs push for 20 new U.S. nuclear trade pacts by 2029
In committeeH.R. 4263Latest action
Sponsor: Keith Self · Representative · TX
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Official title: 123 GO Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill orders U.S. officials to secure at least 20 new nuclear cooperation agreements with other countries by January 2029.
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What does this do?
H.R. 4263 directs the Secretary of State to negotiate at least 20 new "123 agreements" for peaceful nuclear cooperation by January 2029 and to renew agreements expiring within 10 years. It also requires State, Commerce, and Energy departments, plus White House advisors, to create a program helping U.S. nuclear companies win overseas contracts, speed fuel-supply agreements, and promote a on nuclear accident compensation.
Who does it affect?
This affects U.S. nuclear reactor and fuel companies, investors and lenders in the industry, and federal agencies handling diplomacy, trade, and energy policy.
Why does it matter?
The bill could reshape U.S. foreign relations and trade policy by positioning American nuclear firms against international competitors, including Russia and China, in global energy markets.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 30, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 30, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.