118th Congress Energy
H.R. 995: Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act
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Summary
This bill establishes requirements concerning international nuclear energy cooperation and safety.
Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must develop and carry out a program to train foreign nuclear energy experts and standardize safety practices. DOE must also study the global status of the civilian nuclear energy industry and its supply chain.
In addition, the bill prohibits any person from possessing or owning enriched uranium from Russian or China unless specifically authorized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). NRC may not issue a license to possess or own such fuel if DOE and the Department of State determine that the possession or ownership would pose a threat to national security.
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NRC must establish an International Nuclear Reactor Export and Innovation Branch within its Office of International Programs to carry out and coordinate certain nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. NRC must also identify in its annual budget justification such activities.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Scott Peters D-CAOriginal
- Byron Donalds R-FL
- Thomas Kean R-NJ
- Randy Weber R-TX
- Richard Hudson R-NC
Who scored on this bill
- 1Earl Carter SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Earl Carter.
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- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- Introduced in House
- 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.