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H.R. 1871 114th Congress House

To authorize a nuclear physics program.

Introduced: April 16, 2015 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Energy researchRadiationResearch administration and funding
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Became law
Aug 18, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 16, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Apr 16, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 18, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires the Office of Science of the Department of Energy (DOE) to: (1) carry out a research program, and support relevant facilities, to discover various forms of nuclear matter; and (2) continue supporting the construction of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.

Repeals provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring DOE to construct and operate a Rare Isotope Accelerator.

Directs the Office of Science to carry out a program for the production of isotopes that are determined to be necessary for research and applications, including the development of techniques to produce isotopes and support for infrastructure required for isotope research and production. Requires DOE to ensure that such isotope production activities do not compete with private industry unless critical national interests necessitate the federal government's involvement.

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