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Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

USA116th CongressS-903| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2019
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (22)
Mike Braun (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nuclear Energy Leadership Act This bill addresses nuclear energy innovation. Among other things, the bill directs 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; (5) establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors; and (6) provide competitive grants to develop the capability to transport high-assay, low enriched uranium. 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
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 30, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-295.
Jun 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3306
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 24, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-114.
Sep 24, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 30, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-295.


  • June 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3306
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.


  • July 16, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 24, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-114.


  • September 24, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3358: Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
  • HR 116-3306: Nuclear Energy Leadership Act
Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandHigher educationLighting, heating, coolingNuclear powerPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationPublic utilities and utility ratesRadioactive wastes and releasesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentStudent aid and college costs

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

USA116th CongressS-903| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2019
Nuclear Energy Leadership Act This bill addresses nuclear energy innovation. Among other things, the bill directs 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; (5) establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors; and (6) provide competitive grants to develop the capability to transport high-assay, low enriched uranium. 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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 30, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-295.
Jun 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3306
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 24, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-114.
Sep 24, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 30, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-295.


  • June 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3306
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.


  • July 16, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 24, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-114.


  • September 24, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (22)
Mike Braun (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3358: Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
  • HR 116-3306: Nuclear Energy Leadership Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandHigher educationLighting, heating, coolingNuclear powerPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationPublic utilities and utility ratesRadioactive wastes and releasesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentStudent aid and college costs