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Introduced
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out demonstration projects relating to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy. Specifically, DOE must (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than four additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035. DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of various designs of advanced nuclear reactors. DOE must also develop and update biennially a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy. Specifically, DOE must (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than four additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035. DOE must also establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry, and develop and update biennially a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 06/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3358/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3358/BILLS-116hr3358ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3358/BILLS-116hr3358ih.pdf.pdf |
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