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HR 1042

Enacted

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

Introduced 2026-02-09Last action 2026-02-10 — Became Public Law No: 118-62.Committee House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Sponsor

Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]R

Cosponsors (6)

Curtis, John R.(R-UT)Duncan, Jeff(R-SC)Latta, Robert E.(R-OH)Lesko, Debbie(R-AZ)Miller-Meeks, Mariannette(R-IA)Spartz, Victoria(R-IN)
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Action History

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 21.
2023-05-24 · House committee actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
2023-12-01 · House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-296.
2023-12-01 · House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-12-11 · House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
2023-12-11 · House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
2023-12-11 · Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1042.
2023-12-11 · House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6760-6762)
2023-12-11 · House floor actions
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-12-11 · House floor actions
Received in the Senate, read twice.
2023-12-12 · Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
2024-04-30 · Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
2024-04-30 · Library of Congress
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2024-05-01 · Senate
Presented to President.
2024-05-09 · House floor actions
Became Public Law No: 118-62.
2024-05-13 · Library of Congress
Signed by President.
2024-05-13 · Library of Congress

Committee Hearings

Hearings that discuss this bill, found via full-text search -- not necessarily the exact hearing tied to a specific action above.

The Next Generation: Empowering American Nuclear Energy
2024-01-18 · house
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American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Updating Policies for Efficient, Predictable Licensing and Deployment
2023-07-18 · house
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Summary

This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.

Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions.

However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040.  

Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/hr/1042
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