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Nuclear Security Act of 2003

Introduced: July 16, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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To President
Became law
Aug 8, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Jul 16, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 16, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Nuclear Security Act of 2003 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to instruct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to: (1) establish a nuclear security force composed of NRC employees to provide for the security of all sensitive nuclear facilities against design basis threat; and (2) develop and implement a security plan containing specified elements for each sensitive nuclear facility to ensure the security of all sensitive nuclear facilities against such threat.

Authorizes a holder of a license for a sensitive nuclear facility to petition the Commission for additional requirements in the security plan for such facility.

Requires the NRC to establish a hiring and training program for the nuclear security force.

Establishes the Nuclear Security Fund for use by the Commission to administer the security programs for sensitive nuclear facilities.

What's happening now August 8, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1