FORGE Act Framework for Oversight of Responsible Global Energy...
To establish in the Department of State a Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology program, and for other purposes.
HB8648, also known as the FORGE Act, aims to create a program within the Department of State to manage the responsible use of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. This bill is designed to ensure that the deployment of SMRs is done safely and responsibly on a global scale. The initiative is supported by both Democrats and Republicans, indicating a bipartisan effort to address energy needs and safety.
Those directly impacted would be the Department of State, international partners, and potentially countries looking to adopt SMR technology. The bill's focus on responsible use suggests that it would affect regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and possibly the economic landscape of nations adopting this technology. The program would be tasked with overseeing the global use of SMRs to mitigate any risks associated with their deployment.
As of May 4, 2026, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. This means it is still in the early stages of the legislative process, where it will be reviewed and potentially amended before any further action is taken.
