Next Generation Nuclear Deployment Act

HR 6805 establishes a federal program to accelerate the development and testing of next-generation nuclear reactors. It requires the Department of Energy to prioritize demonstration projects at least 10 sites for advanced reactor designs, including fourth-generation reactors (like sodium-cooled and molten salt types), small modular reactors under 500 megawatts, and specialized micro-reactors for remote or niche uses (up to 10 megawatts). The bill allows projects on any site, not just DOE-owned land, and mandates cost-sharing partnerships with private industry and research institutions to advance these technologies. This directly affects nuclear developers, energy companies, and research institutions participating in the demonstration program.