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STRANDED Act of 2019 Sensible, Timely Relief for America's Nuclear Districts' Economic Development Act of 2019
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Introduced
06/26/2019
06/26/2019
In Committee
06/26/2019
06/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
STRANDED Act of 2019 Sensible, Timely Relief for America's Nuclear Districts' Economic Development Act of 2019 This bill provides resources to communities that are challenged by stranded nuclear waste. The bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a competitive prize competition for affected communities to carry out alternatives to nuclear facilities, generating sites, and waste sites. DOE must also (1) establish the Stranded Nuclear Waste Task Force to study existing public and private resources and funding for affected communities, and (2) establish a grant program to assist localities near nuclear power plants to offset the impacts of stranded nuclear waste in affected communities.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Sensible, Timely Relief for America's Nuclear Districts' Economic Development Act of 2019 or the STRANDED Act of 2019, aims to assist communities affected by stranded nuclear waste. The key provisions include: establishing a competitive prize competition for affected communities to carry out alternatives to nuclear facilities and waste sites; creating the Stranded Nuclear Waste Task Force to study existing public and private resources and funding for affected communities, and develop economic adjustment plans; and setting up a grant program to provide financial assistance to local governments near decommissioned or decommissioning nuclear power plants to offset the economic and social impacts of stranded nuclear waste. The bill also authorizes necessary funding for these initiatives over the fiscal years 2020 through 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Tammy Duckworth (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Angus King (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 06/26/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1985/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1985/BILLS-116s1985is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1985/BILLS-116s1985is.pdf.pdf |
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