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US HR4819

US HR4819
National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021


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Introduced
07/29/2021
In Committee
01/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to revitalize existing university infrastructure relating to nuclear science and engineering and establish new university-based nuclear science and engineering facilities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reinvest in and revitalize university infrastructure related to nuclear science and engineering. It would provide funding to upgrade research reactors, establish new nuclear research facilities, and support workforce development and research at historically Black colleges, Tribal colleges, minority-serving institutions, and other types of universities. The bill also expands the scope of nuclear research to include non-technical areas like social sciences and law, in order to increase community engagement and confidence in nuclear energy systems.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362. (on 09/14/2022)

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