Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

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Bill Number

S 2368

Introduced

Jul 31, 2019

Latest Action

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.

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Summary

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy o conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability.

Specifically, the bill

expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations;
revises the advanced reactor fuels research and development program; and
establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.

Actions

Jan 9, 2020

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.
Dec 17, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Dec 17, 2019

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Nov 19, 2019

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 11, 2019

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.
Jul 31, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 31, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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