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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 26, 2017Energy
H.R. 3053

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary reported to house amended, part i (Oct 19, 2017)

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017

This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository.

The bill addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, including the permanent withdrawal of specific federal land for repository use by DOE, updating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process and conditions for the repository, and limiting activities relating to developing a separate defense waste repository used for storing high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel derived from the atomic energy defense activities of DOE.

DOE may enter into agreements to provide benefits to state, local, and Tribal governments that might host or be affected by facilities related to storing nuclear waste.

The bill revises the method by which DOE funds its nuclear waste management activities though the collection and usage of the Nuclear Waste Fund.

DOE shall provide in-kind, financial, technical, and other appropriate assistance for safety activities related to the transportation of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel.

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the governments of the United States and Canada should not allow permanent or long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel or other radioactive waste near the Great Lakes.

What just happenedMay 14, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15](R-IL)Sponsor
109 cosponsors21 D88 R
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  1. May 14, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. May 10, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. May 10, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 340 - 72 (Roll no. 179).

  4. May 10, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 340 - 72 (Roll no. 179).

  5. May 10, 2018FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3091-3096)

  6. May 10, 2018FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. May 10, 2018FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3053.

  8. May 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment No. 3.

  9. May 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2.

  10. May 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 879, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment No. 1.

  11. May 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3053.

  12. May 10, 2018FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Keith J. Rothfus to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  13. May 10, 2018FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 879 and Rule XVIII.

  14. May 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3053. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3053 under a structured rule with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  15. May 10, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H3890-3911)

  16. May 9, 2018FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 879 passed House.

  17. May 8, 2018FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3053. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3053 under a structured rule with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  18. Oct 19, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.

  19. Oct 19, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  20. Oct 19, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  21. Oct 19, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Oct 19, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Oct 19, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-355, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Oct 19, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-355, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. Jul 17, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

    Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  26. Jun 28, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. Jun 28, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  29. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  30. Jun 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  31. Jun 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Jun 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  33. Jun 26, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Jun 26, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House amended, Part IOct 19, 201718

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017

This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository.

The bill addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, including the permanent withdrawal of specific federal land for repository use by DOE, updating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process and conditions for the repository, and limiting activities relating to developing a separate defense waste repository used for storing high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel derived from the atomic energy defense activities of DOE.

DOE may enter into agreements to provide benefits to state, local, and Tribal governments that might host or be affected by facilities related to storing nuclear waste.

The bill revises the method by which DOE funds its nuclear waste management activities though the collection and usage of the Nuclear Waste Fund.

DOE shall provide in-kind, financial, technical, and other appropriate assistance for safety activities related to the transportation of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel.

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the governments of the United States and Canada should not allow permanent or long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel or other radioactive waste near the Great Lakes.

Introduced in HouseJun 26, 2017

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017

This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository.

The bill addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, including the permanent withdrawal of specific federal land for repository use by DOE, updating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process and conditions for the repository, and limiting activities relating to developing a separate defense waste repository used for storing high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel derived from the atomic energy defense activities of DOE.

DOE may enter into agreements to provide benefits to state, local, and Tribal governments that might host or be affected by facilities related to storing nuclear waste.

The bill revises the method by which DOE funds its nuclear waste management activities though the collection and usage of the Nuclear Waste Fund.

Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018 — Informed