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Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act
7/7/2025, 1:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3978
H.R. 3978, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 12, 2025, aims to modify the definition of "production facility" in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The amendment seeks to exclude equipment or devices that can reprocess spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium from other transuranic elements.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3978
Bill HR 3978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3978 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3978's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3978
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3978
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3978
To amend the definition of "production facility" in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude an equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements, and for other purposes.
To amend the definition of "production facility" in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude an equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements, and for other purposes.
Comments

Adley Law
645
7 months ago
This bill sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. No thanks!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3978
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