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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 31, 2019Energy
S. 2368

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 2019)

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy o conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability.

Specifically, the bill

  • expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations;
  • revises the advanced reactor fuels research and development program; and
  • establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.

What just happenedJan 9, 2020

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jan 9, 2020Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jan 9, 2020Committee14900

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 17, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.

  4. Dec 17, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Dec 17, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Nov 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Sep 11, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.

    Energy Subcommittee
  8. Jul 31, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jul 31, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 17, 201925

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy o conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability.

Specifically, the bill

  • expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations;
  • revises the advanced reactor fuels research and development program; and
  • establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.
Introduced in SenateJul 31, 2019

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability by enhancing existing nuclear technologies.

Specifically, the bill

  • expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations;
  • directs DOE to work in coordination with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to develop certification and licensing criteria for advanced nuclear facilities; and
  • establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.
Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019 — Informed