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Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2020

Introduced: November 10, 2020 Introduced by: Sanders, Bernard Independent · Vermont 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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov 10, 2020
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Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2020

This bill (1) provides a mechanism for states, tribal and local governments to play a role in the development of post-shutdown decommissioning activities regarding the shutdown of a nuclear facility; and (2) establishes a grant program to support community advisory boards that aim to foster communication between a licensee involved in decommissioning activities and members of a community that may be affected by such activities.

What's happening now November 10, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8277 Identical bill Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4890: Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4890/
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"S. 4890: Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4890/.
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S. 4890, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4890/.
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