Our focus
Why nuclear energy is a national security imperative
A strong U.S. nuclear enterprise underwrites deterrence, alliances, nonproliferation leadership, and energy resilience.
Why it matters
Leadership sets the rules of the road
Where the United States leads, it sets the global standards for safety, security, and nonproliferation. Where it cedes ground, state-backed rivals write the rules instead.
Deterrence & alliances
The civilian nuclear enterprise and the national security mission reinforce one another — the industrial base, workforce, and expertise are shared. A strong civilian sector sustains the skills and infrastructure the defense mission depends on.
Nonproliferation leadership
U.S. engagement is the strongest available tool for shaping how nuclear technology spreads and how it is safeguarded. Reactor exports create 100-year partnerships that embed U.S. standards for safety and security.
Energy security
Reliable, firm, clean power strengthens the resilience of the United States and its allies. As Russia and China race to dominate AI and advanced energy, U.S. leadership depends on securing high-density baseload power.
Geopolitical influence
Nuclear energy is a strategic tool of influence, enabling the United States to compete in global markets dominated by state-backed rivals — and to be the partner of choice for the 30+ nations planning nuclear energy for the first time.
What needs to be done
An integrated agenda for nuclear leadership
The federal government should engage the private sector in pursuit of an integrated agenda that strengthens domestic deployment, restores industrial and fuel cycle capabilities, expands financing and export tools, and deepens international regulatory and diplomatic engagement. These are the coalition's nine priorities.
Build U.S. reactors at home to win abroad
Demonstrating American nuclear technology on U.S. soil validates new designs, drives down costs, and builds the supply chains and operational experience needed for global exports. Fast-track deployment at strategic sites — defense infrastructure, data centers, and energy-intensive industry.
Modernize nuclear licensing
Build on the ADVANCE Act to make the NRC's framework more efficient, predictable, and technology-neutral — while ensuring the Commission has the expertise and resources to uphold safety and enable timely licensing of advanced and small modular reactors.
Strengthen the supply chain & industrial base
Rebuild the industrial base after decades of decline: secure key materials, revitalize domestic manufacturing, and standardize components across designs. A cross-agency approach — DOE, DOD, State, and NASA — keeps the supply chain in step with deployment goals.
Elevate nuclear in diplomacy & trade
High-level government engagement is essential to closing deals in state-directed foreign markets. Reactor exports create 100-year partnerships with allies, advancing U.S. interests in safety, security, and supply chains.
Leverage federal & multilateral financing
Maximize EXIM support, unlock the full potential of the Development Finance Corporation, expand USTDA and State feasibility funding, and press multilateral development banks to treat nuclear on a level playing field with other clean energy.
Align international regulation with allies
Deepen cooperation with allied safety agencies (Canada, UK, EU) to reduce duplication and accelerate licensing, while helping newcomer nations align with U.S. safety and nonproliferation standards.
Rebuild the U.S. nuclear fuel cycle
The U.S. relies entirely on foreign sources for the low-enriched uranium that fuels all 94 operating reactors — roughly 20% from Russia. Accelerate LEU and HALEU production, revitalize enrichment and conversion, and support take-back capabilities to match global competitors.
Expand & modernize the workforce
The nuclear workforce is aging and undersized. A federal strategy to train welders, technicians, engineers, and regulators is critical — without a robust human pipeline, both domestic deployment and exports will stall.
Maintain policy incentives
Tax credits — 45Y, 48E, and 45U — are revitalizing the fleet, enabling restarts, and de-risking advanced construction. Maintaining these incentives underpins both grid reliability and export credibility.
Go deeper
Explore the U.S.–Saudi 123 resource hub
Background, expert analysis, and coalition resources on the agreement and its congressional review.