Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 19, 2019)
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy.
Specifically, DOE must (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than four additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035.
DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of various designs of advanced nuclear reactors.
DOE must also develop and update biennially a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy.
What just happenedJun 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 19, 2019
- Jun 19, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Jun 19, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy Subcommittee - Jun 19, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 19, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House