Fission for the Future Act of 2022
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 1, 2022)
Fission for the Future Act of 2022
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 FY2027 and revises a DOE program designed to strengthen university research and training in nuclear science and engineering.
What just happenedApr 4, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 1, 2022
- Apr 4, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Apr 1, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 - Apr 1, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 - Apr 1, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 1, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House