Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

Bill: 118-hr-1042
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Europe
Metals
Nuclear power
Russia
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-14
text: 

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

 
 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 from being imported into the United States. 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 no later than January 1, 2028. 
 
The bill also limits funding for DOE's American Assured Fuel Supply program. 

action_date: 2023-12-01
text: 

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

 
 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 from being imported into the United States. 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 no later than January 1, 2028. 
 
The bill also directs DOE to submit a report that includes (1) an evaluation of the anticipated five-year supply of low-enriched uranium available to replace imports of low-enriched uranium produced in Russia, and (2) a description of any proposed DOE assistance to support the expansion of domestic low-enriched uranium production capacity sufficient to meet domestic market demand.

action_date: 2023-12-11
text: 

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

 
 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.

action_date: 2024-04-30
text:  

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

 
 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.
 
 

 
action_date: 2024-05-13
text: 
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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-13
text: Became Public Law No: 118-62.
action_date: 2024-05-13
text: Became Public Law No: 118-62.
action_date: 2024-05-13
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-05-13
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-05-09
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-05-09
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-05-01
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-04-30
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
action_date: 2024-04-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
action_date: 2023-12-12
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1042.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6760-6762)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-296.
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-296.
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 21.
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-05-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12 .
action_date: 2023-05-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-14
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 118-62