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Introduced
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to facilitate the development of a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports.
AI Summary
This bill aims to facilitate the development of a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports. Key provisions include:
- Establishing an Office of the Assistant to the President and Director for International Nuclear Energy Policy to coordinate civil nuclear export policies and develop a cohesive federal strategy for engagement with foreign governments, associated entities, and associated individuals on civil nuclear exports.
- Directing the establishment of a Nuclear Exports Working Group to coordinate with industry and advisory groups on civil nuclear trade strategy and targets.
- Launching an international initiative to modernize civil nuclear outreach to embarking civil nuclear nations, including through financing arrangements and coordination with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
- Authorizing the Secretary of State to provide financial assistance and senior advisors to embarking civil nuclear nations to support the development of their civil nuclear programs.
- Requiring biennial Cabinet-level international conferences on nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and sustainability.
- Considering the feasibility of establishing an Advanced Reactor Coordination and Resource Center to support the development of civil nuclear programs in embarking nations.
- Amending the Atomic Energy Act to facilitate investment by allies and partners of the United States in nuclear production facilities.
The bill aims to strengthen U.S. nuclear energy cooperation and competitiveness in the global civil nuclear market.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 03/15/2023)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Foreign Trade
- ‐ Export Promotion and Regulation
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
- ‐ Foreign Aid
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/826/all-info | 03/16/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s826/BILLS-118s826is.pdf | 03/30/2023 |
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