US·Bill·116th Congress

HR 8296

Died in committee

Nuclear Energy Reactor Demonstration Act

Introduced 2020-09-17Last action 2020-09-17 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Committee House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Sponsor

Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]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.

2020-09-17 · House floor actions

Introduced in House

2020-09-17 · Library of Congress

Summary

Nuclear Energy Reactor Demonstration 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 enter into agreements to (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than five 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 carry out a program to conduct research relating to (1) next-generation light water reactor fuels that demonstrate improved performance and accident tolerance, and (2) innovative advanced reactor fuels that demonstrate improved proliferation resistance and use of resources.

Full Bill Text

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/hr/8296

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