Advanced Nuclear Feasibility Act

1/10/2024, 12:56 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Bill 118 hr 4674, also known as the Advanced Nuclear Feasibility Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies in the United States.

The bill aims to establish a program within the Department of Energy to support the licensing and construction of advanced nuclear reactors. It also seeks to provide financial assistance to companies and organizations working on advanced nuclear projects, in order to help them overcome the financial barriers associated with developing new nuclear technologies.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to assess the feasibility of using advanced nuclear reactors to meet the country's energy needs. This task force would be responsible for evaluating the economic, environmental, and national security implications of advanced nuclear technologies. Overall, the Advanced Nuclear Feasibility Act is designed to encourage innovation in the nuclear energy sector and to help the United States maintain its leadership in nuclear technology. By supporting the development of advanced nuclear reactors, the bill aims to ensure a reliable and sustainable source of energy for the future.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4674

Introduced on
2023-07-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Bill 118 hr 4674, also known as the Advanced Nuclear Feasibility Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies in the United States.

The bill aims to establish a program within the Department of Energy to support the licensing and construction of advanced nuclear reactors. It also seeks to provide financial assistance to companies and organizations working on advanced nuclear projects, in order to help them overcome the financial barriers associated with developing new nuclear technologies.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to assess the feasibility of using advanced nuclear reactors to meet the country's energy needs. This task force would be responsible for evaluating the economic, environmental, and national security implications of advanced nuclear technologies. Overall, the Advanced Nuclear Feasibility Act is designed to encourage innovation in the nuclear energy sector and to help the United States maintain its leadership in nuclear technology. By supporting the development of advanced nuclear reactors, the bill aims to ensure a reliable and sustainable source of energy for the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a competitive grant program to fund feasibility studies for advanced nuclear reactors, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

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Latest Action7/21/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.