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President Donald Trump signed the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) (S. 512) Monday, whose purpose is to modernize the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s functions by establishing a new budget and fee structure and developing a revised licensing framework for advanced nuclear reactors.

As a new Congress begins its work in Washington, D.C., key on the agenda for many lawmakers is energy policy. And nuclear energy—a key component of our nation’s energy needs—touches almost every aspect of energy policy. Here’s an overview of how nuclear reactors work along with their contribution to a stable electric grid, carbon emission goals and national security.

With the 116th Congress being sworn in this week, NEI Senior Director of Federal Programs Bob Powers gives a glimpse of the biggest upcoming legislative issues in nuclear energy.

Two NASA space probes explore the outer reaches of the solar system, and beyond, sending back gigabytes of priceless data using nuclear energy.

Why the construction of Units 3 and 4 at Plant Vogtle in Georgia matter for our clean energy future.

Our hyperlinked world presents us with a day-to-day flood of events, so fast that we sometimes miss the patterns. But here’s one worth watching: organizations that in the past did not say nice things about nuclear energy are chiming in lately to recognize its value: to clean air, climate, preservation of fragile wilderness environments and national security.

Exciting and glamourous are not adjectives Alexandra Garcia would use to describe the work she performs each day at North Anna Power Station in Louisa County, Virginia . A more appropriate word would be critical—as she spends her days performing rigorous calculations and detailed assessments that ensure the continued safe operation of the plant. But don’t expect Garcia to tout her own importance—rather expect her to give credit to her colleagues and the nuclear industry.