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US S826

US S826
International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023


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Introduced
03/15/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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

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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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