Nuclear Energy Leadership Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 2019)
Nuclear Energy Leadership Act
This bill addresses nuclear energy innovation.
Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE)to (1)establish a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program; (2)advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy; (3)develop a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy; (4)provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source; (5)establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors; and (6)provide competitive grants to develop the capability to transport high-assay, low enriched uranium.
DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must jointly establish a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education.
What just happenedJun 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2019
- Jun 19, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Jun 19, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Strategic Forces Subcommittee - Jun 18, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy Subcommittee - Jun 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, 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 - Jun 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, 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.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jun 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, 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 - Jun 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, 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.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Jun 18, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 18, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House