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US HR3306

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act


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Introduced
06/18/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, directs the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, and make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts. The bill also establishes a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program, requires the Department of Energy to develop a strategic plan for the Office of Nuclear Energy, and creates an advanced nuclear fuel security program to provide high-assay, low-enriched uranium for advanced reactor development. Additionally, the bill amends an existing program to create the University Nuclear Leadership Program, which provides financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education related to advanced nuclear technologies.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 06/19/2019)

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