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H.R. 35

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jan 7, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015

Requires the Director of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science to carry out a research program on low dose radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of and reduce uncertainties associated with the effects of exposure to low dose radiation.

Requires the Director to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study assessing the current status and development of a long-term strategy for low dose radiation research.

Requires such study to:

  • identify current scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation,
  • assess the status of current low dose radiation research,
  • formulate overall scientific goals for the future of low-dose radiation research,
  • recommend a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address scientific research goals for overcoming the identified scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts,
  • define the essential components of a research program that would address this research agenda within the universities and the National Laboratories, and
  • assess the effectiveness of such a program.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to deliver to Congress a five-year research plan that responds to the study's findings and recommendations and identifies and prioritizes research needs.

Makes DOE's limitation on human research inapplicable to research under this Act.

What just happenedJun 9, 2015

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14](R-IL)Sponsor
6 cosponsors1 D5 R
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  • Referred in SenateJan 8, 2015
  • Engrossed in HouseJan 7, 2015
  • Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015
  1. Jun 9, 2015Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

  2. Jan 8, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Jan 7, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jan 7, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H82)

  5. Jan 7, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H82)

  6. Jan 7, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 35.

  7. Jan 7, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H82-83)

  8. Jan 7, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  10. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJan 7, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015

Requires the Director of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science to carry out a research program on low dose radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of and reduce uncertainties associated with the effects of exposure to low dose radiation.

Requires the Director to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study assessing the current status and development of a long-term strategy for low dose radiation research.

Requires such study to:

  • identify current scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation,
  • assess the status of current low dose radiation research,
  • formulate overall scientific goals for the future of low-dose radiation research,
  • recommend a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address scientific research goals for overcoming the identified scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts,
  • define the essential components of a research program that would address this research agenda within the universities and the National Laboratories, and
  • assess the effectiveness of such a program.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to deliver to Congress a five-year research plan that responds to the study's findings and recommendations and identifies and prioritizes research needs.

Makes DOE's limitation on human research inapplicable to research under this Act.

Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015

Requires the Director of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science to carry out a research program on low dose radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of and reduce uncertainties associated with the effects of exposure to low dose radiation.

Requires the Director to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study assessing the current status and development of a long-term strategy for low dose radiation research.

Requires such study to:

  • identify current scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation,
  • assess the status of current low dose radiation research,
  • formulate overall scientific goals for the future of low-dose radiation research,
  • recommend a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address scientific research goals for overcoming the identified scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts,
  • define the essential components of a research program that would address this research agenda within the universities and the National Laboratories, and
  • assess the effectiveness of such a program.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to deliver to Congress a five-year research plan that responds to the study's findings and recommendations and identifies and prioritizes research needs.

Makes DOE's limitation on human research inapplicable to research under this Act.

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015 — Informed