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US HR6141

To require the Secretary of Energy to develop a report on a pilot program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors at critical national security locations, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
06/19/2018
In Committee
06/20/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

To require the Secretary of Energy to develop a report on a pilot program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors at critical national security locations, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a report on a pilot program to site, construct, and operate micro-reactors (nuclear reactors with a thermal power production capacity not greater than 50 megawatts) at critical national security locations, which are sites or installations that support mission-critical functions of the national security enterprise. The report must include identification of potential locations, assessments of different nuclear technologies, a survey of potential commercial stakeholders, options for long-term contracting, requirements for the micro-reactors, cost estimates, a timeline, an analysis of existing authority, and recommendations for any necessary legislative changes. The report must be submitted to the relevant congressional committees within 12 months of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. (on 06/20/2018)

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