Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Bill: 116-hr-3306
Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
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: 2019-06-18
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: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House