Building a nuclear power plant is incredibly expensive and takes years, meaning many countries can't afford them without big loans. Currently, countries like Russia and China dominate the global market because their governments provide massive financial backing. If the U.S. Export-Import Bank's lending is restricted by risk caps, American companies often lose out on these deals.

By 'hiding' nuclear loans from the bank's official default rate, the government can keep lending even if these high-risk projects run into trouble. If this becomes law, it could help the U.S. regain a foothold in the global energy industry and promote American technology. However, if these large projects fail, the financial risk could be hidden from the public until it is too late, potentially leaving taxpayers on the hook for losses.