To instruct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a study on the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors.
Latest action · Apr 22, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 21, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Instructs the Secretary of Energy to study and report to Congress on the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors for national energy needs. Requires such report to include a response to the International Atomic Energy Agency study entitled "Thorium fuel cycle--Potential benefits and challenges" (IAEA-TECDOC-1450).
Cosponsors
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Actions 3
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- Apr 22, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
- Apr 21, 2009Introduced in House
- Apr 21, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 1
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- Apr 21, 2009Introduced in House
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