Bills · HR 6709
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6709Energy
Office of Fusion Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 15· LAST ACTION DEC 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant push to organize and accelerate the development of fusion energy in the United States. If fusion power becomes a reality, it could offer a nearly limitless, clean energy source, addressing major concerns about climate change and energy independence. By creating a dedicated office and consolidating efforts, the bill aims to streamline research, boost private sector involvement, and overcome hurdles that have historically slowed fusion development.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to faster progress in building fusion power plants, potentially positioning the U.S. as a global leader in a new energy economy. If it doesn't pass, fusion research would likely continue under existing, less centralized structures, potentially slowing down its path from lab to commercial power generation and making it harder for the U.S. to compete internationally in this emerging field.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new 'Office of Fusion' within the Department of Energy.
This creates a centralized authority specifically dedicated to advancing fusion energy research and deployment.
PROVISION 02
Transfers existing fusion energy programs from the Office of Science to the new Office of Fusion.
This consolidates current U.S. government fusion efforts under one roof, aiming for better coordination and focus.
PROVISION 03
Requires the new office to partner with the private sector to accelerate research, development, and market adoption of fusion technologies, with a goal to start construction of more than one private fusion power plant by December 31, 2028.
This sets a specific, ambitious target for private sector involvement and commercialization within a few years.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the creation of a 'commercial deployment roadmap' for Congress within one year, with updates every four years.
This provides a strategic plan for overcoming barriers and achieving milestones in deploying fusion energy, ensuring accountability and direction.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 3 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 15
Introduced in House
DEC 15
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6709
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 15, 2025
Last actionDec 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025
House BillHR 6709Energy
Office of Fusion Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
