Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share.

8/8/2024, 1:18 PM

This resolution urges the United States to take immediate action to secure global nuclear energy leadership, encourages the United States to promptly expand the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain to eliminate foreign adversarial dependence, and recommends that the United States quickly take appropriate actions to increase the number of new nuclear reactors domestically.

Bill 118 HRES 1395, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share," highlights the concern that China and Russia are surpassing the United States in the nuclear energy sector. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the global nuclear market and ensuring that the US remains competitive in this critical industry.

The bill acknowledges the significant advancements made by China and Russia in expanding their nuclear energy production capabilities and increasing their market share on a global scale. It expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the United States falling behind these countries in this important sector.

The bill underscores the importance of nuclear energy as a clean and reliable source of power and emphasizes the need for the US to invest in and prioritize the development of its nuclear energy capabilities. It calls for increased support for the US nuclear industry to ensure that the country remains a leader in the global nuclear market. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1395 serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the nuclear energy sector and urges the United States to take action to ensure that it remains competitive in this critical industry.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 1395
Introduced on
2024-07-30
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/30/2024
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution urges the United States to take immediate action to secure global nuclear energy leadership, encourages the United States to promptly expand the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain to eliminate foreign adversarial dependence, and recommends that the United States quickly take appropriate actions to increase the number of new nuclear reactors domestically.

Bill 118 HRES 1395, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share," highlights the concern that China and Russia are surpassing the United States in the nuclear energy sector. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the global nuclear market and ensuring that the US remains competitive in this critical industry.

The bill acknowledges the significant advancements made by China and Russia in expanding their nuclear energy production capabilities and increasing their market share on a global scale. It expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the United States falling behind these countries in this important sector.

The bill underscores the importance of nuclear energy as a clean and reliable source of power and emphasizes the need for the US to invest in and prioritize the development of its nuclear energy capabilities. It calls for increased support for the US nuclear industry to ensure that the country remains a leader in the global nuclear market. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1395 serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the nuclear energy sector and urges the United States to take action to ensure that it remains competitive in this critical industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share.
Policy Areas
Energy

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Latest Summary11/25/2024

This resolution urges the United States to take immediate action to secure global nuclear energy leadership, encourages the United States to promptly expand the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain to eliminate foreign adversarial dependence, and re...

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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...