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A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3422| Senate 
| Updated: 11/29/2018
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nuclear Energy Leadership Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to (1) establish a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program; (2) advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy; (3) develop a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy; (4) provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source; and (5) establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors. DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must jointly establish a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education.
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Timeline
Sep 6, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 6, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 29, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
  • September 6, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 6, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 29, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-1457: Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
  • HR 115-4378: Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2018
  • HR 115-5260: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out demonstration projects relating to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs.
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A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3422| Senate 
| Updated: 11/29/2018
Nuclear Energy Leadership Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to (1) establish a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program; (2) advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy; (3) develop a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy; (4) provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source; and (5) establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors. DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must jointly establish a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education.
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Timeline
Sep 6, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 6, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 29, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
  • September 6, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 6, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 29, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-1457: Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
  • HR 115-4378: Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2018
  • HR 115-5260: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out demonstration projects relating to advanced nuclear reactor technologies to support domestic energy needs.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy researchHigher educationNuclear powerPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationPublic utilities and utility ratesRadioactive wastes and releasesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentStudent aid and college costs