US·Bill·116th Congress

HR 3358

Died in committee

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act

Introduced 2019-06-19Last action 2019-06-19 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Committee House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Sponsor

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]R

Cosponsors

None

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Died in committee

The 116th Congress ended on 2021-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

✓

Introduced

✗

In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted / Signed

Action History

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

2019-06-19 · House floor actions

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

2019-06-19 · House committee actions

Introduced in House

2019-06-19 · Library of Congress

Summary

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy.

Specifically, DOE must (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than four additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035.

DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of various designs of advanced nuclear reactors.

DOE must also develop and update biennially a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy.

Full Bill Text

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/hr/3358

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