Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2018
USA115th CongressHR-4378| House
| Updated: 2/14/2018
Randy K. Sr. Weber
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (5)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source, which shall operate as a national user facility. DOE must consult with the private sector, universities, national laboratories, and relevant federal agencies to ensure that the versatile neutron source is capable of meeting federal research needs for neutron irradiation services. DOE must ensure the national user facility will provide fast neutron spectrum irradiation capability and capacity for upgrades to accommodate new or expanded research needs. DOE must also ensure that full operation of the facility occurs before December 31, 2025.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-557.
Mr. Weber (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1094-1095)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4378.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1094)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1094)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy
Energy researchNuclear powerResearch administration and fundingResearch and development
Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2018
USA115th CongressHR-4378| House
| Updated: 2/14/2018
Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source, which shall operate as a national user facility. DOE must consult with the private sector, universities, national laboratories, and relevant federal agencies to ensure that the versatile neutron source is capable of meeting federal research needs for neutron irradiation services. DOE must ensure the national user facility will provide fast neutron spectrum irradiation capability and capacity for upgrades to accommodate new or expanded research needs. DOE must also ensure that full operation of the facility occurs before December 31, 2025.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-557.
Mr. Weber (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1094-1095)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4378.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1094)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1094)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Randy K. Sr. Weber
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (5)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Energy
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Energy researchNuclear powerResearch administration and fundingResearch and development