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HR 3485

Died in committee

Avoid Our Adversaries and Buy American Nuclear Act

Introduced 2023-05-18Last action 2023-05-18 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Committee House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Sponsor

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]R

Cosponsors

None
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Died in committee
The 118th Congress ended on 2025-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

✓
Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Action History

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2023-05-18 · House floor actions
Introduced in House
2023-05-18 · Library of Congress

Summary

Avoid Our Adversaries and Buy American Nuclear Act

This bill requires the Department of State to launch an international initiative to assist certain nations to develop civil nuclear energy programs. 

The bill authorizes the State Department to award grants to nations for (1) activities related to the development of civil nuclear energy programs, and (2) building technical capacities related to those activities. The bill also authorizes the State Department to provide financial assistance to nations for the purpose of contracting with U.S. nuclear energy companies for advisors to assist with establishing a civil nuclear program. 

The bill excludes Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and certain other countries from receiving assistance under this initiative.

Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/hr/3485
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