Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act
Latest action · May 13, 2024 Became Public Law No: 118-62.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2023
- Passed HouseDec 11, 2023
- Passed SenateApr 30, 2024
- To the PresidentMay 9, 2024
- Became lawMay 13, 2024
Summary
This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.
Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions.
However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 14, 2023 to Oct 24, 2023, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-OH | Robert E. Latta | Original | Feb 14, 2023 |
| R-SC | Jeff Duncan | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| R-IA | Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| R-AZ | Debbie Lesko | May 15, 2023 | |
| R-IN | Victoria Spartz | May 31, 2023 | |
| R-UT | John R. Curtis | Oct 24, 2023 |
Actions 22
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 13, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-62.
- May 13, 2024Signed by President.
- May 9, 2024Presented to President.
- May 1, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 30, 2024Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 763 | Reduce Russian Uranium Imports Act | Related bill | Mar 9, 2023 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 5
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Dec 12, 2023Received in Senate
- Dec 11, 2023Engrossed in House
- Dec 1, 2023Reported in House
- Feb 14, 2023Introduced in House
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