Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3053) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes.

Bill 115 H.Res. 879 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 3053, which aims to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 established a comprehensive national program for the safe, permanent disposal of highly radioactive waste.

The purpose of H.R. 3053 is to make changes to the existing law in order to address issues related to the disposal of nuclear waste. The bill seeks to streamline the process for the siting, licensing, and construction of nuclear waste repositories, as well as to provide funding for the development of such facilities.

The resolution, H.Res. 879, provides guidelines for the debate and consideration of H.R. 3053 on the floor of the House of Representatives. It outlines the procedures for how the bill will be discussed, amended, and voted on by members of Congress. Overall, the passage of H.R. 3053 could have significant implications for the management of nuclear waste in the United States. It is important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of the bill and to ensure that any changes made to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 are in the best interest of public safety and environmental protection.