US·Bill·116th Congress
HR 8355
Next Generation Nuclear Advancement Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-09-23Last action 2020-09-23 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Committee House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
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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
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Passed Chamber
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Enacted / Signed
Action History
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2020-09-23 · House floor actions
Introduced in House
2020-09-23 · Library of Congress
Summary
Next Generation Nuclear Advancement Act of 2020
This bill addresses advanced nuclear energy research and development programs at the Department of Energy (DOE).
Specifically, DOE must
- establish an Integrated Energy Systems Program to maximize energy production and efficiency;
- develop energy systems involving the integration of nuclear energy with renewable energy, fossil energy, and energy storage;
- expand the use of emissions-reducing energy technologies into nonelectric sectors to achieve significant reductions in environmental emissions;
- carry out a light water reactor sustainability program that includes ensuring the achievement of maximum benefits from existing nuclear generation, and promoting the use of high-performance computing to simulate nuclear reactor processes; and
- develop and submit to Congress a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/hr/8355