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US passes bill aimed at nuclear energy expansion to rival China | The ADVANCE Act stands for Accelerating the Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy.


The ADVANCE Act, a bill meant to jumpstart America's nuclear energy sector, was passed with an overwhelming majority by the Senate.

The ADVANCE Act, a bill meant to jumpstart America’s nuclear energy sector, was passed with an “overwhelming” majority by the United States Senate. The bill aims to simplify the licensing procedure for new nuclear plants and reduce permission costs, making it less expensive for developers to get started. “Directing the Department of Energy to improve its process for approving the export of American technology to international markets, while maintaining strong standards for nuclear non-proliferation,” it stated.

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