Executive Orders
EO 14303 Restoring Gold Standard Science
Reestablishes scientific integrity as a cornerstone of federal decision-making by directing agencies to adopt evidence-based policies free from political interference. The order creates an interagency task force to oversee scientific transparency, protect whistleblowers, and ensure peer-reviewed research guides federal actions.
EO 14302 Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base
Launches a national initiative to revitalize the domestic nuclear supply chain, including uranium mining, fuel processing, and reactor component manufacturing. The order prioritizes funding for U.S.-based nuclear innovation, workforce development, and procurement from allied nations to reduce dependency on foreign sources.
EO 14301 Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy
Directs the Department of Energy to streamline reactor testing procedures, expand access to national labs for private-sector innovators, and modernize legacy testing infrastructure. The order also mandates improved safety protocols and faster evaluation timelines for experimental nuclear technologies.
EO 14300 Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Instructs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to update its licensing framework to better accommodate advanced nuclear technologies. The order calls for reduced regulatory delays, clearer guidance for startups, and a performance-based oversight model to encourage innovation while maintaining safety.
EO 14299 Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security
Directs the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to collaborate on the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for military bases and critical infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance national energy resilience, reduce reliance on vulnerable power grids, and accelerate innovation in nuclear energy systems. The order also streamlines regulatory approval for prototype reactors deemed essential to national defense.
US Congress
H.J.Res.61 Disapproving the EPA’s Rubber Tire Manufacturing Emissions Rule
Introduced by Rep. H. Morgan Griffith, this resolution nullifies an Environmental Protection Agency rule finalized in early 2025 establishing new hazardous air pollutant standards for rubber tire manufacturing. Critics argued the rule would impose excessive compliance costs on manufacturers without significantly improving environmental outcomes.
H.J.Res.60 Disapproving the Glen Canyon Motor Vehicle Rule
Introduced by Rep. Celeste Maloy, this resolution repeals a National Park Service rule concerning motor vehicle access in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Lawmakers opposed the rule, citing concerns over restricted recreational use and potential negative impacts on local tourism economies.
SCOTUS
Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County
In a 5–3 decision, the Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that blocked the Uinta Basin Railway, an oil-transport rail line in Utah. The Court held that the U.S. Surface Transportation Board complied with NEPA, rejecting claims it needed to fully analyze environmental impacts from future oil drilling and refining. Justice Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, emphasized judicial deference to agency decisions and NEPA’s focus on the specific project under review. Justice Sotomayor concurred in the judgment, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson. Justice Gorsuch recused. The decision narrows the scope of environmental reviews under NEPA.
