Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

United States116th CongressS-2368Senate
Updated: Jan 9, 2020

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.

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

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  2. 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.

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  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.

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

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