118th Congress Energy
H.R. 3862: Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE), in determining the order for accepting high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel for disposal or storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, to prioritize the acceptance of waste or fuel from certain civilian nuclear power reactors. DOE must give the highest priority to decommissioned or decommissioning reactors located in areas (1) with large populations, (2) with high earthquake hazards, and (3) where the continued storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel poses a significant national security concern.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Darrell Issa R-CAOriginal
- Young Kim R-CAOriginal
- Scott Peters D-CAOriginal
- Katie Porter D-CAOriginal
- Michelle Steel R-CAOriginal
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Marcus Molinaro R-NY
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Mike Levin SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Mike Levin.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.