US Congress House Bill 8258 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct an advanced fuel cycle research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program for spent nuclear fuel. The program must improve fuel cycle performance and support a variety of options for used nuclear fuel storage, use, and disposal, including advanced nuclear reactor concepts. In carrying out the program, DOE must ensure all activities and designs incorporate state of the art safeguards technologies and techniques to reduce risk of proliferation. In addition, DOE must consider the potential benefits and other impacts of those activities for civilian nuclear applications, environmental health and safety, and national security. DOE must also consider the economic viability of all activities and designs.

Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Research and Development Act

Rep. Mike Levin [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-09-15	House	Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2020-09-15	House	Introduced in House

HB6097 (Related) 2020-03-12 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8258/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8258/BILLS-116hr8258ih.pdf