Senators Kim and Sheehy Introduce Legislation to Harness Nuclear Energy and Bolster National Defense 

Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-M.T.) introduced the bipartisan Advanced Reactor Modernization for Operational Resilience (ARMOR) Act of 2025 to boost energy resilience and security through the use of nuclear energy at military installations and further spur nuclear energy innovation in the United States.

“Energy resilience and innovation are at the core of shaping a strong national defense and economic future,” said Senator Kim. “Working alongside Senator Sheehy, this bill is a bipartisan tool to fuel American industry, unlock innovation, and make sure the future of nuclear energy works hand in hand with our nation’s security.”

“In an era of emerging peer-to-peer conflicts around the world, it is critical that we adopt an all-of-the-above…