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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1395

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1395

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1395

Bill HRES 1395 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2024. Bill HRES 1395 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 30, 2024. Bill HRES 1395's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of July 30, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1395

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1395

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.