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US S3978

US S3978
NO RUSSIA Act of 2022 National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services In America Act of 2022


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Introduced
03/31/2022
In Committee
03/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to operate a uranium reserve consisting of uranium pro- duced and converted in the United States and a program to ensure the availability of uranium produced, converted, and enriched in the United States, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services In America Act of 2022" or the "NO RUSSIA Act of 2022", requires the Secretary of Energy to establish and operate a national strategic uranium reserve to ensure the availability of domestically produced and converted uranium in the event of a supply disruption. It also directs the Secretary to establish a program to eliminate reliance on Russian uranium and address domestic nuclear fuel supply chain gaps, including by establishing new and diverse domestic uranium mining, conversion, and enrichment capacity to replace Russian imports. The bill provides funding for these initiatives through reallocation of existing funds and new authorizations of appropriations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (on 12/01/2022)

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