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Senate Resolution to Designate December 2, 2024, as 'World Nuclear Energy Day'

Original title: A resolution designating December 2, 2024, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".

Record date · December 2, 2024

Introduced
Committee
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Passed

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution formally recognizes December 2, 2024, as 'World Nuclear Energy Day' to celebrate the history and contributions of nuclear energy to the United States and the global community. It highlights the role of nuclear power in electricity generation, national security, and economic growth.

Why it matters

This resolution serves as a formal statement of Congressional support for the nuclear energy sector, which contributes approximately $60 billion annually to the U.S. GDP and supports over 320,000 direct and secondary jobs.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Nuclear energy industry workers

The resolution formally recognizes their contributions to the national economy and energy security.

Directly affected

Local communities near nuclear power plants

The resolution acknowledges the economic impact of nuclear power plant jobs on local employment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws regarding nuclear energy?
No. This is a commemorative resolution that expresses the sense of the Senate but does not alter existing statutes or regulations.
Why was December 2 chosen for this day?
December 2 marks two historical milestones: the first controlled nuclear chain reaction in 1942 and the start of operations at the world's first commercial nuclear power plant in 1957.

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Historical Anniversary Alignment

The resolution specifically selects December 2 because it coincides with two major historical milestones in nuclear energy history (1942 and 1957).

Connected Entities

Shelley M Capito, Risch, Whitehouse and 18 more
PersonShelley M Capito“Senator Capito is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonRisch“Senator Risch is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonWhitehouse“Senator Whitehouse is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonFermi“Italian-American physicist who led the team that achieved the first controlled n”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Government“The governing body of the United States.”Map →
PersonWarner“Senator Warner is the lead sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonLummis“Senator Lummis is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonChristopher Coons“Senator Coons is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
locationUnited States“The country referenced multiple times.”Map →
PersonMr. Marshall“Senator Marshall is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
locationChicago Pile-1“The site of the first controlled nuclear reaction.”Map →
OrganizationShippingport Atomic Power Station“The first commercial nuclear power plant in the world.”Map →
PersonCory Booker“Senator Booker is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
locationPennsylvania“State where the Shippingport Atomic Power Station was located.”Map →
PersonDurbin“Senator Durbin is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonManchin“Senator Manchin is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonBraun“Senator Braun is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
PersonThomas Tillis“Senator Tillis is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationSenate“The legislative body introducing the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Navy“The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered fleet.”Map →
PersonMike Crapo“Senator Crapo is a co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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