Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

Senate Bill 2368 - Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2368 Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2368

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy o conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability.

Specifically, the bill

expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations;
revises the advanced reactor fuels research and development program; and
establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.

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Current Status of Bill S 2368

Bill S 2368 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2019. Bill S 2368 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2019. Bill S 2368's most recent activity was By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203. as of January 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2368

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2368

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Arms control and nonproliferation

- Chemistry

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Employment and training programs

- Energy efficiency and conservation

- Energy research

- Higher education

- International organizations and cooperation

- Licensing and registrations

- Nuclear power

- Radioactive wastes and releases

- Research administration and funding

- Research and development

- Student aid and college costs

- Technology assessment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2368

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support licensing and relicensing of certain nuclear facilities and nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development, and for other purposes.