US·Bill·116th Congress
S 2368
Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-07-31Last action 2020-01-09 — By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2019-07-31 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2019-07-31 · Library of Congress
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.
2019-09-11 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2019-11-19 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
2019-12-17 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
2019-12-17 · Senate
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.
2020-01-09 · Senate
Summary
Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Energy o conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability.
Specifically, the bill
- expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations;
- revises the advanced reactor fuels research and development program; and
- establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/s/2368