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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.
People & committees
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · D–DE
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By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-203.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
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.
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.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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