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HR 4378

Died after passing a chamber

Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2018

Introduced 2017-11-13Last action 2018-02-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Committees House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Sponsor

Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]R

Cosponsors (5)

Hultgren, Randy(R-IL)JOHNSON, EDDIE(D-TX)Knight, Stephen(R-CA)Lipinski, Daniel(D-IL)SMITH, LAMAR(R-TX)

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Died after passing a chamber

The 115th Congress ended on 2019-01-03. This bill was passed one chamber when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

✓

Introduced

✓

In Committee

✗

Passed Chamber

4

Enacted / Signed

Action History

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2017-11-13 · House floor actions

Introduced in House

2017-11-13 · Library of Congress

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

2017-11-15 · House committee actions

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2017-11-15 · House committee actions

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2018-02-13 · House floor actions

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1094)

2018-02-13 · House floor actions

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1094)

2018-02-13 · Library of Congress

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4378.

2018-02-13 · House floor actions

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1094-1095)

2018-02-13 · House floor actions

Mr. Weber (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2018-02-13 · House floor actions

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.

2018-02-13 · House floor actions

Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-557.

2018-02-13 · House floor actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2018-02-14 · Senate

Summary

Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source, which shall operate as a national user facility.

DOE must consult with the private sector, universities, national laboratories, and relevant federal agencies to ensure that the versatile neutron source is capable of meeting federal research needs for neutron irradiation services.

DOE must ensure the national user facility will provide fast neutron spectrum irradiation capability and capacity for upgrades to accommodate new or expanded research needs.

DOE must also ensure that full operation of the facility occurs before December 31, 2025.

Full Bill Text

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/hr/4378

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