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S 903

Died in committee

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Introduced 2019-03-27Last action 2019-09-24 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Sponsor

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]R

Cosponsors (22)

Alexander, Lamar(R-TN)Bennet, Michael F.(D-CO)Blackburn, Marsha(R-TN)Booker, Cory A.(D-NJ)Braun, Mike(R-IN)Capito, Shelley Moore(R-WV)Cardin, Ben(D-MD)Coons, Christopher A.(D-DE)Cramer, Kevin(R-ND)Crapo, Mike(R-ID)Duckworth, Tammy(D-IL)Gardner, Cory(R-CO)Graham, Lindsey(R-SC)Jones, Doug(D-AL)Manchin, Joseph(D-WV)McSally, Martha(R-AZ)Portman, Rob(R-OH)Risch, James E.(R-ID)Sullivan, Dan(R-AK)Tillis, Thomas(R-NC)Warner, Mark R.(D-VA)Whitehouse, Sheldon(D-RI)
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Died in committee
The 116th Congress ended on 2021-01-03. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Action History

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2019-03-27 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2019-03-27 · Library of Congress
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-295.
2019-04-30 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2019-07-16 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
2019-09-24 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-114.
2019-09-24 · Senate

Summary

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

This bill addresses nuclear energy innovation.

Among other things, the bill directs 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; (5) establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors; and (6) provide competitive grants to develop the capability to transport high-assay, low enriched uranium.

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/116th-congress/s/903
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