1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act . 2. Authorization of long-term power purchase agreements Section 501(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Public utility contracts (i) Term (I) In general A contract under this paragraph to purchase electricity from a public utility may be for a period of not more than 40 years. (II) Other public utility services A contract under this paragraph for a public utility service other than a service described in subclause (I) may be for a period of not more than 10 years. (ii) Costs The cost of a contract under this paragraph for any fiscal year may be paid from the appropriations for that fiscal year. . 3. Long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program (a) In general Subtitle B of title VI of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( Public Law 109–58 ; 119 Stat. 782) is amended by adding at the end the following: 640. Long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a pilot program for a long-term power purchase agreement. (b) Requirements In developing the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) consult and coordinate with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that may benefit from purchasing nuclear power for a period of longer than 10 years, including— (A) the Secretary of Defense; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security