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Nuclear Energy Reactor Demonstration Act

USA116th CongressHR-8296| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nuclear Energy Reactor Demonstration Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy. Specifically, DOE must enter into agreements to (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than five additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035. DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of various designs of advanced nuclear reactors. DOE must also carry out a program to conduct research relating to (1) next-generation light water reactor fuels that demonstrate improved performance and accident tolerance, and (2) innovative advanced reactor fuels that demonstrate improved proliferation resistance and use of resources.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Energy

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  • HR 116-3358: Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
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Nuclear Energy Reactor Demonstration Act

USA116th CongressHR-8296| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Nuclear Energy Reactor Demonstration Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy. Specifically, DOE must enter into agreements to (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than five additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035. DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of various designs of advanced nuclear reactors. DOE must also carry out a program to conduct research relating to (1) next-generation light water reactor fuels that demonstrate improved performance and accident tolerance, and (2) innovative advanced reactor fuels that demonstrate improved proliferation resistance and use of resources.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3358: Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment studies and investigationsLighting, heating, coolingNuclear powerPublic-private cooperationRadiationResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization