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HR 1042 118th Congress House Energy Europe Metals Nuclear power Russia Trade restrictions

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

Introduced: February 14, 2023 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 13, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-62.
May 13, 2024
Signed by President.
May 9, 2024
Presented to President.
May 1, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 30, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
Apr 30, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
Dec 12, 2023
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
Dec 11, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
Dec 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1042.
Dec 11, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6760-6762)
Dec 11, 2023
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Dec 1, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-296.
May 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 21.
May 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 12, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12 .
May 12, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Feb 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.

Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions.

However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040.  

What's happening now May 13, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-62.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4