Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Bill: 116-s-903
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy prices
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Higher education
Lighting, heating, cooling
Nuclear power
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates
Public-private cooperation
Radioactive wastes and releases
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act 

 
This bill addresses nuclear energy innovation.
 
Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE)to (1)establish a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program; (2)advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy; (3)develop a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy; (4)provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source; (5)establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors; and (6)provide competitive grants to develop the capability to transport high-assay, low enriched uranium.
 
DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must jointly establish a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education.

action_date: 2019-09-24
text: 

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act 

 
This bill addresses nuclear energy innovation.
 
Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE)to (1)establish a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program; (2)advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy; (3)develop a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy; (4)provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source; (5)establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors; and (6)provide competitive grants to develop the capability to transport high-assay, low enriched uranium.
 
DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must jointly establish a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-114.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-114.
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-295.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate