TNĀ·ResolutionĀ·114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
SJR 887
General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Supports Tennesseeās response to the United States Department of Energy Request for Information on Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. -
Introduced 2026-03-02Last action 2026-03-02
Sponsor
McNally
Cosponsors
Noneā«
Died in Senate committee
The 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) ended on 2026-04-25. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This joint resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's support for Governor Bill Lee to submit a response to the U.S. Department of Energy's Request for Information on hosting a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus by April 1, 2026. The resolution highlights Tennessee's extensive nuclear industry credentialsāincluding its Manhattan Project heritage, current nuclear facilities, and $70 million state investment in nuclear developmentāto position the state as the ideal candidate for this federal initiative that could bring up to $50 billion in private investment and thousands of jobs. The legislature pledges its full support for Tennessee's candidacy and commits to taking any necessary legislative action to help secure the campus designation.
Note
Historical import. Session: 114
Full Bill Text
https://capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SJR0887.pdf