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S 3422

Died in committee

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Introduced 2018-09-06Last action 2018-11-29 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Sponsor

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]R

Cosponsors (10)

Bennet, Michael F.(D-CO)Booker, Cory A.(D-NJ)Capito, Shelley Moore(R-WV)Coons, Christopher A.(D-DE)Crapo, Mike(R-ID)Duckworth, Tammy(D-IL)Durbin, Richard J.(D-IL)Manchin, Joseph(D-WV)Risch, James E.(R-ID)Whitehouse, Sheldon(D-RI)
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Died in committee
The 115th Congress ended on 2019-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Action History

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2018-09-06 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2018-09-06 · Library of Congress
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
2018-11-29 · Senate

Committee Hearings

Printed hearing record cited in this bill's action history.

Pending Legislation
2018-11-29 · senate
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Summary

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to (1) establish a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program; (2) advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy; (3) develop a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy; (4) provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source; and (5) establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors.

DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must jointly establish a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education.

Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/s/3422
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