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Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

Introduced: July 31, 2019 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 9, 2020
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Nov 19, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 11, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy o conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability.

Specifically, the bill

  • expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations;
  • revises the advanced reactor fuels research and development program; and
  • establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.
What's happening now January 9, 2020

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2368: Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2368/
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"S. 2368: Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2368/.
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S. 2368, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2368/.
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