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HR 1746

Died in committee

Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act

Introduced 2021-03-10Last action 2021-03-10 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.Committees House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Sponsor

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]R

Cosponsors (6)

Bishop, Dan(R-NC)Burgess, Michael(R-TX)Cammack, Kat(R-FL)Crenshaw, Dan(R-TX)Donalds, Byron(R-FL)Lesko, Debbie(R-AZ)
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Died in committee
The 117th Congress ended on 2023-01-03. 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
4
Enacted / Signed

Action History

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
2021-03-10 · House committee actions
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2021-03-10 · House floor actions
Introduced in House
2021-03-10 · Library of Congress

Summary

Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act

This bill sets forth requirements to provide for the rapid deployment of new nuclear reactors.

Specifically, the bill excludes from Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) fees preapplication activities and review of an application for an early site permit to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense site.

The NRC must also develop and implement (1) risk-informed and performance-based strategies and guidance to license and regulate micro-reactors, and (2) schedules to complete review activities applicable to the licensing of micro-reactors within two years.

In addition, the NRC must establish and carry out an expedited procedure for issuing a combined license to construct a new nuclear reactor on or adjacent to a site that already has an existing reactor.

Finally, the bill establishes a pilot program that allows DOE to make long-term power purchase agreements for power generated by commercial nuclear reactors.

Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/hr/1746
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