Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 13, 2017)
Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE)to establish a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source, which shall operate as a national user facility.
DOE must consult with the private sector, universities, national laboratories, and relevant federal agencies to ensure that the versatile neutron source is capable of meeting federal research needs for neutron irradiation services.
DOE must ensure the national user facility will provide fast neutron spectrum irradiation capability and capacity for upgrades to accommodate new or expanded research needs.
DOE must also ensure that full operation of the facility occurs before December 31, 2025.
What just happenedFeb 14, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateFeb 14, 2018
- Reported in HouseFeb 13, 2018
- Engrossed in HouseFeb 13, 2018
- Introduced in HouseNov 13, 2017
- Feb 14, 2018IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Feb 13, 2018FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 13, 2018FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1094)
- Feb 13, 2018Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1094)
- Feb 13, 2018FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4378.
- Feb 13, 2018FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1094-1095)
- Feb 13, 2018FloorH30300
Mr. Weber (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Feb 13, 2018CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
- Feb 13, 2018CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-557.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Feb 13, 2018Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-557.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Nov 15, 2017Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Nov 15, 2017Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Nov 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Nov 13, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 13, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House