ARC Act

HR 3484, the ARC Act, creates a U.S.-led Advanced Reactor Coordination and Resource Center to assist countries developing nuclear energy programs for the first time. The Center would help these "embarking civil nuclear nations" by providing standardized models for program development, coordinating international funding, conducting market analysis, and supporting safety and regulatory standards. It specifically targets countries without existing nuclear programs (excluding nations like China, Russia, and Iran), focusing on practical tools for building civil nuclear infrastructure, including electricity generation and non-electric applications. The bill establishes a framework for U.S. coordination but does not mandate funding or require the Center's creation.