US·Bill·116th Congress

HR 7814

Died in committee

Nuclear Prosperity and Security Act

Introduced 2020-07-29Last action 2020-07-29 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Committee House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Sponsor

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]R

Cosponsors (4)

Allen, Rick W.(R-GA)Burgess, Michael(R-TX)Cheney, Liz(R-WY)Flores, Bill(R-TX)

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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

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Introduced

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In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted / Signed

Action History

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2020-07-29 · House floor actions

Introduced in House

2020-07-29 · Library of Congress

Summary

Nuclear Prosperity and Security Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and operate a uranium reserve to ensure the availability of uranium mined in the United States in the event of a market disruption and support strategic fuel cycle capabilities in the United States.

Uranium that is mined in the United States by an entity that is owned or controlled by the Russian Federation or the People's Republic of China or is incorporated in either country must be excluded from the reserve.

DOE must publish a request for information to evaluate (1) how to operate and manage the reserve, (2) how to acquire uranium for the reserve, and (3) the quantity and form of uranium to acquire for the reserve.

DOE must also include in its budget materials (1) a request for amounts for the acquisition, transportation, or storage of uranium in the reserve; or (2) an explanation for why such amounts are not requested.

Full Bill Text

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/hr/7814

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