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Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009

Introduced: October 29, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2010
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 598.
Sep 27, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-312.
Jul 21, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 15, 2009
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-375.
Oct 29, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 29, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10926-10927)
Oct 29, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct research to lower the cost of nuclear reactor systems; and (2) develop and publish on the Department of Energy (DOE) website a schedule outlining a five-year strategy to lower such cost effectively, including public workshops to provide an opportunity for public comment.

Includes among research subjects: (1) modular and small-scale reactors; (2) balance-of-plant issues; (3) cost-efficient manufacturing and construction; (4) licensing issues; and (5) enhanced proliferation controls.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015.

What's happening now September 27, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 598.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 3