House concurrent resolution urges support for advanced nuclear technology, workforce and NRC action

Representative Keith Ammon introduced HCR 2, a concurrent resolution declaring the development of advanced nuclear energy technology to be in the best interest of New Hampshire and the United States and urging steps to support deployment and workforce development.

The resolution lists findings about nuclear’s role in New Hampshire’s current in‑state generation mix, the potential for economic growth and jobs, and national security concerns tied to global supply chains for energy technology. The resolution asks the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to prioritize and expedite rule‑making relevant to advanced reactors (testimony cited Part 54 rulemaking), and urges state entities and higher‑education institutions to prepare workforce training and research support.

Sponsors and members discussed the resolution as symbolic — it carries no force of law but is intended to send a signal to industry and federal regulators about New Hampshire’s openness to advanced nuclear investment and related workforce development. Representative Ammon noted Senate cosponsors and said the resolution would be sent to federal and state officials, including the president and congressional leadership.

Questions from committee members focused on workforce development pathways, the role of national laboratories and data centers as anchor customers for firm low‑carbon capacity, and whether the resolution would materially advance licensing timelines. Supporters said it would add credibility for investors and open doors to federal coordination; several members urged close work with state universities and federal lab programs.

Ending: the committee closed the public hearing; no formal committee action was taken at that time on the nonbinding resolution.