H.R. 10574: American Leadership in Fusion Act

This bill is aimed at speeding up the development and commercial use of nuclear fusion in the United States. It would direct federal support toward research, industry growth, and the infrastructure needed to move fusion technologies from the lab into practical use.

What the bill would do

• Authorize federal funding for fusion-related research and development, including plasma science and other foundational work.
• Support the development of fusion supply chains, pilot plants, and specialized facilities needed to test and scale fusion systems.
• Create an Office of Fusion to help coordinate federal fusion efforts.
• Expand the roles of the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation in fusion research, education, and workforce development.
• Set up grants and pilot programs for fusion education and job training.
• Establish a national coordination hub to connect government, industry, and educational institutions.
• Encourage partnerships between national labs and private companies, while protecting private intellectual property.
• Support outreach and participation from underrepresented groups, and include industry experts as instructors in training programs.

Funding

The bill authorizes $45 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these fusion education, workforce, and coordination activities.

Relevant Companies

• SMR - NuScale Power is not a fusion company, so no direct impact is evident from the summaries provided.
• CEG - Constellation Energy is not directly tied to fusion in the summaries, but broader clean-energy and advanced power development efforts could indirectly affect utilities and power infrastructure firms.