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Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 16, 2021Energy
S. 3428

A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Nuclear Fuel Security Program, expand the American Assured Fuel Supply Program, and submit a report on a civil nuclear credit program, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 22, 2022)

Fission for the Future Act

This bill establishes new programs and expands existing programs to increase domestic supplies of certain types of low-enriched uranium.

First, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program to increase the production of certain types of low-enriched uranium by U.S. nuclear energy companies.

Second, DOE must expand the existing American Assured Fuel Supply Program to ensure the availability of certain types of domestically produced uranium in the event of a supply disruption.

Third, DOE must establish a demonstration program to make certain types of low-enriched uranium available from its inventories, stockpiles, or allies to meet the needs and schedules of advanced nuclear reactor developers until such time that commercial enrichment and deconversion capability for the uranium exists in the United States at a scale sufficient to meet future needs.

What just happenedDec 23, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV](D-WV)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 23, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 23, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 23, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S10094-10098)

  5. Dec 22, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S10094-10098)

  6. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10104)

  7. Dec 22, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Dec 22, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Mar 1, 2022Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Dec 16, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Dec 16, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 22, 202255

Fission for the Future Act

This bill establishes new programs and expands existing programs to increase domestic supplies of certain types of low-enriched uranium.

First, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program to increase the production of certain types of low-enriched uranium by U.S. nuclear energy companies.

Second, DOE must expand the existing American Assured Fuel Supply Program to ensure the availability of certain types of domestically produced uranium in the event of a supply disruption.

Third, DOE must establish a demonstration program to make certain types of low-enriched uranium available from its inventories, stockpiles, or allies to meet the needs and schedules of advanced nuclear reactor developers until such time that commercial enrichment and deconversion capability for the uranium exists in the United States at a scale sufficient to meet future needs.

Introduced in SenateDec 16, 2021

Fission for the Future Act of 2021

This bill supports the commercial deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program that provides financial assistance for the commercial planning, licensing, development, and construction of (1) advanced nuclear reactors, or (2) supply chain infrastructure associated with such reactors or related technologies.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises a DOE program designed to strengthen university research and training in nuclear science and engineering.

A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Nuclear Fuel Security Program, ex… — Informed