STEER Act
12/15/2023, 4:09 PMSummary of Bill S 3315
The STEER Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3315, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to promote the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. The bill seeks to establish a program within the Department of Energy to support the research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors.One of the key provisions of the STEER Act is the creation of a competitive grant program to provide funding for projects that demonstrate the commercial viability of advanced nuclear technologies. The bill also includes provisions to streamline the regulatory process for advanced nuclear projects, in order to facilitate their deployment and commercialization.
Additionally, the STEER Act aims to support the training and education of a new generation of nuclear engineers and scientists, in order to ensure that the United States remains at the forefront of nuclear technology development. The bill also includes provisions to promote international collaboration on advanced nuclear research and development. Overall, the STEER Act is designed to support the growth of the advanced nuclear industry in the United States, and to ensure that the country remains a global leader in nuclear technology. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, and is seen as a key piece of legislation to promote innovation and economic growth in the nuclear energy sector.
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Current Status of Bill S 3315
Bill S 3315 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill S 3315 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023. Bill S 3315's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of November 15, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3315
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3315
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3315
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