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ADVANCE Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1111| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2024
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2023 or the ADVANCE Act of 2023 This bill sets forth provisions to develop and deploy advanced nuclear fuel for the United States and certain allied countries, restrict the possession or ownership of enriched uranium from Russia or China, clean up hazardous land, and establish related requirements. Specifically, the bill provides incentives for developing and deploying new nuclear technologies, such as reduced licensing fees and prize awards for deploying such technologies. It also extends through 2045 the indemnification policy under the Price-Anderson Act that limits liability related to the nuclear industry. It also requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to (1) develop a process that enables timely licensing of nuclear production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites, and (2) establish an initiative to enhance preparedness and coordination with respect to the qualification and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel. NRC may hire specialized staff without regard to civil service laws to address its critical licensing or regulatory oversight needs. The NRC must also coordinate certain international nuclear activities and may establish an International Nuclear Reactor Export and Innovation Branch within the Office of International Programs. The bill allows certain foreign entities to receive licenses under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 for nuclear utilization facilities as specified by the bill. The bill also allows the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct activities to assist in cleaning up certain abandoned mining sites on tribal lands that are hazardous.

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Timeline
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 31, 2023
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 10, 2023
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 10, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
Jun 17, 2024
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-182.
  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 31, 2023
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 10, 2023
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 10, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.


  • June 17, 2024
    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-182.

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ADVANCE Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1111| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2024
Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2023 or the ADVANCE Act of 2023 This bill sets forth provisions to develop and deploy advanced nuclear fuel for the United States and certain allied countries, restrict the possession or ownership of enriched uranium from Russia or China, clean up hazardous land, and establish related requirements. Specifically, the bill provides incentives for developing and deploying new nuclear technologies, such as reduced licensing fees and prize awards for deploying such technologies. It also extends through 2045 the indemnification policy under the Price-Anderson Act that limits liability related to the nuclear industry. It also requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to (1) develop a process that enables timely licensing of nuclear production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites, and (2) establish an initiative to enhance preparedness and coordination with respect to the qualification and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel. NRC may hire specialized staff without regard to civil service laws to address its critical licensing or regulatory oversight needs. The NRC must also coordinate certain international nuclear activities and may establish an International Nuclear Reactor Export and Innovation Branch within the Office of International Programs. The bill allows certain foreign entities to receive licenses under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 for nuclear utilization facilities as specified by the bill. The bill also allows the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct activities to assist in cleaning up certain abandoned mining sites on tribal lands that are hazardous.

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 31, 2023
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 10, 2023
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 10, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
Jun 17, 2024
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-182.
  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 31, 2023
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 10, 2023
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 10, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.


  • June 17, 2024
    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-182.
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-870: An act to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, to advance the benefits of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAppalachian Regional CommissionAsiaBelarusBurmaCanadaChemistryChinaCongressional oversightCubaDepartment of EnergyEducation programs fundingEmployee hiringEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEnergy researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)EuropeGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGreat LakesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationHousing and community development fundingIndiaIndian lands and resources rightsIndustrial facilitiesInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationInternational scientific cooperationIranLicensing and registrationsManufacturingMaterialsMiningNorth KoreaNuclear powerNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Oil and gasPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationRadioactive wastes and releasesRussiaScience and engineering educationScientific communicationSouth AsiaSyriaTechnology assessmentTrade restrictionsUser charges and feesVenezuelaVocational and technical educationWages and earnings