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Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-7811| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Jeff Hurd

Jeff Hurd

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Diana DeGette (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act , amends the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978. Its primary purpose is to extend the operational authorization for a specific uranium mill tailings disposal site located in Mesa County, Colorado . The legislation achieves this by striking the existing expiration date of September 30, 2031, from the original Act. Consequently, the disposal site's authorization will now continue indefinitely until it is filled to its designed capacity , rather than being subject to a fixed calendar deadline.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4005
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4005
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 119-4005: Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026

Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-7811| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This bill, titled the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act , amends the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978. Its primary purpose is to extend the operational authorization for a specific uranium mill tailings disposal site located in Mesa County, Colorado . The legislation achieves this by striking the existing expiration date of September 30, 2031, from the original Act. Consequently, the disposal site's authorization will now continue indefinitely until it is filled to its designed capacity , rather than being subject to a fixed calendar deadline.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4005
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4005
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jeff Hurd

Jeff Hurd

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Diana DeGette (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 119-4005: Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted