Advanced Nuclear Energy Study Resolution

At a glance

What: S.J.R. 24-05 expresses support for the study and potential deployment of advanced nuclear energy technology, including small modular reactors and microreactors, in the Commonwealth in coordination with the U.S. government.
Result: Adopted by voice vote on July 20, 2026.
Next: Senator Hofschneider asked the Public Utilities, Transportation and Communications chair to hold public meetings across the CNMI within weeks so experts can explain the study request.

Introduced by Senator Hofschneider and adopted without recorded debate. His announcement afterward asked for public meetings so the community is informed about the intent of the study.
Companion item: S.R. 24-17, adopted July 20, petitions Congress and the President to restore and expand federal compensation and health programs for people exposed to radiation from U.S. nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific, including the Commonwealth.

Senate Journal, July 20, 2026 (Sixth Special Session, SJ 24-29): https://cnmileg.net/documents/senate/journal/24/1587.pdf

S.J.R. 24-05 adopted; public meetings requested.