TN SJR0887

Urges Governor Bill Lee to submit a response to the U.S. Department of Energy's Request for Information on Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses by April 1, 2026

Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses could attract up to $50 billion in private investment each, create tens of thousands of jobs, and begin operations as early as 2027

Tennessee claims the top position nationally for nuclear energy development with over 230 nuclear companies, $8 billion in nuclear investment, and hosts the nation's first early site permit for a small modular reactor backed by $400 million in federal funding

State has invested $70 million in the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Supply Chain Investment Fund, with an additional $25 million proposed for 2026

General Assembly pledges full support for Tennessee's candidacy and commits to taking any legislative action necessary to position the state as host of a campus