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Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2368
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential 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
Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019
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.
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