Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

Bill: 118-hr-1042
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2023-02-14
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Europe

Metals

Nuclear power

Russia

Trade restrictions
Latest action: action_date: 2024-05-13
text: Became Public Law No: 118-62.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-02-14
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act</b></p> <p> This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>The bill also limits funding for DOE's American Assured Fuel Supply program. </p>

action_date: 2023-12-01
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><b>Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act</b></p> <p> This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2023-12-11
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act</b></p> <p> This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2024-04-30
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><p><b>Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act</b></p> <p> This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia. </p> <p>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.</p><p>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.</p> <p> </p><p></p></body></html>

action_date: 2024-05-13
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p>This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. &nbsp;</p>

tv_txt: I One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 1042 AN ACT To prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act . 2. Prohibition on imports of low-enriched uranium from the Russian Federation (a) Prohibition on imports Section 3112A of the USEC Privatization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Prohibition on imports of low-enriched uranium (1) Prohibition Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the following may not be imported into the United States: (A) Unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity. (B) Unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is determined to have been exchanged with, swapped for, or otherwise obtained in lieu of unirradiated low-enriched uranium described in subparagraph (A) in a manner designed to circumvent the restrictions under this section. (2) Waiver (A) In general Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, may waive the application of paragraph (1) to authorize the importation of low-enriched uranium described in that paragraph if the Secretary of Energy determines that— (i) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a United States nuclear energy company; or (ii) importation of low-enriched uranium described in paragraph (1) is in the national interest. (B) Limitation on amounts of imports of low-enriched uranium (i) In general The importation into the United States of low-enriched uranium described in paragraph (1), including low-enriched uranium obtained under contracts for separative work units, whether or not such low-enriched uranium is derived from highly enriched uranium of weapons origin, may not exceed— (I) in calendar year 2024, 476,536 kilograms; (II) in calendar year 2025, 470,376 kilograms; (III) in calendar year 2026, 464,183 kilograms; and (IV) in calendar year 2027, 459,083 kilograms. (ii) Administration The Secretary of Commerce shall— (I) administer the import limitations described in clause (i) in accordance with the provisions of the Suspension Agreement, including the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i); (II) be responsible for enforcing the import limitations described in clause (i); and (III) enforce the import limitations described in clause (i) in a manner that imposes a minimal burden on the commercial nuclear industry. (C) Termination Any waiver issued under subparagraph (A) shall terminate not later than January 1, 2028. (D) Notification to congress (i) In general Upon issuing a waiver under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the committees specified in clause (ii) a notification that a waiver has been issued, which shall include identification of the recipient of the waiver. (ii) Committees specified The committees specified in this clause are— (I) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Finance of the Senate; and (II) the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (3) Applicability This subsection does not apply to imports— (A) by or under contract to the Department of Energy for national security or nonproliferation purposes; or (B) of non-uranium isotopes. (4) Termination The provisions of this subsection shall terminate on December 31, 2040. (5) Russian entity defined In this subsection, the term Russian entity means an entity organized under the laws of or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) In general Section 3112A(c) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (ix), by inserting and after the semicolon at the end; (II) in clause (x), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and (III) by striking clauses (xi) through (xxvii); and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking United States and all that follows through for processing and inserting United States for processing ; (C) by striking paragraph (5); (D) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (12) as paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively; (E) in paragraph (5), as redesignated by subparagraph (D), by striking In addition to the adjustment under paragraph (5)(A), the and inserting The ; (F) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (G) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking December 31, 2040 and inserting the date described in subsection (d)(1) ; and (H) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (9), as so redesignated, by striking paragraphs (2)(C) and (8) and inserting paragraphs (2)(C) and (7) . (2) Effective date The amendment to section 3112A(c)(2)(A)(xi) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)(2)(A)(xi)) made by paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

tv_txt: II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1042 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12, 2023 Received AN ACT To prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act . 2. Prohibition on imports of low-enriched uranium from the Russian Federation (a) Prohibition on imports Section 3112A of the USEC Privatization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Prohibition on imports of low-enriched uranium (1) Prohibition Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the following may not be imported into the United States: (A) Unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity. (B) Unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is determined to have been exchanged with, swapped for, or otherwise obtained in lieu of unirradiated low-enriched uranium described in subparagraph (A) in a manner designed to circumvent the restrictions under this section. (2) Waiver (A) In general Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, may waive the application of paragraph (1) to authorize the importation of low-enriched uranium described in that paragraph if the Secretary of Energy determines that— (i) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a United States nuclear energy company; or (ii) importation of low-enriched uranium described in paragraph (1) is in the national interest. (B) Limitation on amounts of imports of low-enriched uranium (i) In general The importation into the United States of low-enriched uranium described in paragraph (1), including low-enriched uranium obtained under contracts for separative work units, whether or not such low-enriched uranium is derived from highly enriched uranium of weapons origin, may not exceed— (I) in calendar year 2024, 476,536 kilograms; (II) in calendar year 2025, 470,376 kilograms; (III) in calendar year 2026, 464,183 kilograms; and (IV) in calendar year 2027, 459,083 kilograms. (ii) Administration The Secretary of Commerce shall— (I) administer the import limitations described in clause (i) in accordance with the provisions of the Suspension Agreement, including the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i); (II) be responsible for enforcing the import limitations described in clause (i); and (III) enforce the import limitations described in clause (i) in a manner that imposes a minimal burden on the commercial nuclear industry. (C) Termination Any waiver issued under subparagraph (A) shall terminate not later than January 1, 2028. (D) Notification to congress (i) In general Upon issuing a waiver under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the committees specified in clause (ii) a notification that a waiver has been issued, which shall include identification of the recipient of the waiver. (ii) Committees specified The committees specified in this clause are— (I) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Finance of the Senate; and (II) the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (3) Applicability This subsection does not apply to imports— (A) by or under contract to the Department of Energy for national security or nonproliferation purposes; or (B) of non-uranium isotopes. (4) Termination The provisions of this subsection shall terminate on December 31, 2040. (5) Russian entity defined In this subsection, the term Russian entity means an entity organized under the laws of or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) In general Section 3112A(c) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (ix), by inserting and after the semicolon at the end; (II) in clause (x), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and (III) by striking clauses (xi) through (xxvii); and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking United States and all that follows through for processing and inserting United States for processing ; (C) by striking paragraph (5); (D) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (12) as paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively; (E) in paragraph (5), as redesignated by subparagraph (D), by striking In addition to the adjustment under paragraph (5)(A), the and inserting The ; (F) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (G) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking December 31, 2040 and inserting the date described in subsection (d)(1) ; and (H) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (9), as so redesignated, by striking paragraphs (2)(C) and (8) and inserting paragraphs (2)(C) and (7) . (2) Effective date The amendment to section 3112A(c)(2)(A)(xi) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)(2)(A)(xi)) made by paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2023. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1042 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act . 2. Prohibition on imports of low-enriched uranium from the Russian Federation (a) Prohibition on imports Section 3112A of the USEC Privatization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Prohibition on imports of low-enriched uranium (1) Prohibition Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the following may not be imported into the United States: (A) Unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity. (B) Unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is determined to have been exchanged with, swapped for, or otherwise obtained in lieu of unirradiated low-enriched uranium described in subparagraph (A) in a manner designed to circumvent the restrictions under this section. (2) Waiver (A) In general Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, may waive the application of paragraph (1) to authorize the importation of low-enriched uranium described in that paragraph if the Secretary of Energy determines that— (i) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a United States nuclear energy company; or (ii) importation of low-enriched uranium described in paragraph (1) is in the national interest. (B) Limitation on amounts of imports of low-enriched uranium (i) In general The importation into the United States of low-enriched uranium described in paragraph (1), including low-enriched uranium obtained under contracts for separative work units, whether or not such low-enriched uranium is derived from highly enriched uranium of weapons origin, may not exceed— (I) in calendar year 2024, 476,536 kilograms; (II) in calendar year 2025, 470,376 kilograms; (III) in calendar year 2026, 464,183 kilograms; and (IV) in calendar year 2027, 459,083 kilograms. (ii) Administration The Secretary of Commerce shall— (I) administer the import limitations described in clause (i) in accordance with the provisions of the Suspension Agreement, including the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i); (II) be responsible for enforcing the import limitations described in clause (i); and (III) enforce the import limitations described in clause (i) in a manner that imposes a minimal burden on the commercial nuclear industry. (C) Termination Any waiver issued under subparagraph (A) shall terminate not later than January 1, 2028. (D) Notification to congress (i) In general Upon issuing a waiver under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the committees specified in clause (ii) a notification that a waiver has been issued, which shall include identification of the recipient of the waiver. (ii) Committees specified The committees specified in this clause are— (I) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Finance of the Senate; and (II) the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (3) Applicability This subsection does not apply to imports— (A) by or under contract to the Department of Energy for national security or nonproliferation purposes; or (B) of non-uranium isotopes. (4) Termination The provisions of this subsection shall terminate on December 31, 2040. (5) Russian entity defined In this subsection, the term Russian entity means an entity organized under the laws of or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) In general Section 3112A(c) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (ix), by inserting and after the semicolon at the end; (II) in clause (x), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and (III) by striking clauses (xi) through (xxvii); and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking United States and all that follows through for processing and inserting United States for processing ; (C) by striking paragraph (5); (D) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (12) as paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively; (E) in paragraph (5), as redesignated by subparagraph (D), by striking In addition to the adjustment under paragraph (5)(A), the and inserting The ; (F) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (G) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking December 31, 2040 and inserting the date described in subsection (d)(1) ; and (H) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (9), as so redesignated, by striking paragraphs (2)(C) and (8) and inserting paragraphs (2)(C) and (7) . (2) Effective date The amendment to section 3112A(c)(2)(A)(xi) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)(2)(A)(xi)) made by paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 240 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1042 [Report No. 118–296] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2023 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington (for herself and Mr. Latta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce December 1, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Duncan , Mrs. Lesko , Mrs. Spartz , and Mr. Curtis December 1, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 14, 2023 A BILL To prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act . 2. Amendments to the USEC Privatization Act (a) Prohibition on imports Section 3112A of the USEC Privatization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Prohibition on imports of low-Enriched uranium (1) Prohibition Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), no unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation may be imported into the United States. (2) Waiver (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, may waive application of paragraph (1) to authorize the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation if the Secretary of Energy determines that— (i) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a United States nuclear energy company; or (ii) importation of low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation is in the national interest. (B) Limitation on amounts of imports of low-enriched uranium (i) In general The importation into the United States of low-enriched uranium, including low-enriched uranium obtained under contracts for separative work units, that is produced in the Russian Federation, whether or not such low-enriched uranium is derived from highly enriched uranium of weapons origin, may not exceed— (I) in calendar year 2023, 578,877 kilograms; (II) in calendar year 2024, 476,536 kilograms; (III) in calendar year 2025, 470,376 kilograms; (IV) in calendar year 2026, 464,183 kilograms; and (V) in calendar year 2027, 459,083 kilograms. (ii) Termination Any waiver issued under this subsection shall terminate not later than January 1, 2028. (C) Administration The Secretary of Commerce shall— (i) administer the import limitations described in subparagraph (B) in accordance with the provisions of the Suspension Agreement, including the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i); (ii) be responsible for enforcing the import limitations described in subparagraph (B); and (iii) enforce the import limitations described in subparagraph (B) in a manner that imposes a minimal burden on the commercial nuclear industry. (D) Notification to Congress Upon issuing a waiver under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a notification that a waiver has been issued, which shall include identification of the recipient of the waiver. (3) Applicability This subsection does not apply to imports— (A) by or under contract to the Department of Energy for national security or nonproliferation purposes, as determined by the Secretary of Energy; or (B) of non-uranium isotopes. (4) Termination The provisions of this subsection shall terminate on December 31, 2040. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) In general Section 3112A(c) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (viii), by inserting and after the semicolon at the end; (II) in clause (ix), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and (III) by striking clauses (x) through (xxvii); and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking United States and all that follows through for processing and inserting United States for processing ; (C) by striking paragraph (5); (D) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (12) as paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively; (E) in paragraph (5), as redesignated by subparagraph (D), by striking In addition to the adjustment under paragraph (5)(A), the and inserting The ; (F) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (10) and inserting paragraph (9) ; (G) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking December 31, 2040 and inserting the date described in subsection (d)(1) ; and (H) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (9), as so redesignated, by striking paragraphs (2)(C) and (8) and inserting paragraphs (2)(C) and (7) . (2) Effective date The amendment to section 3112A(c)(2)(A)(x) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)(2)(A)(x)) made by paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Market evaluation and support Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that includes— (1) an evaluation, with respect to the 5-year period that begins on the date of enactment of this Act, of the anticipated supply of low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 3112A(a) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(a))) available to replace imports of low-enriched uranium produced in the Russian Federation, taking into account— (A) waivers authorized to be issued under section 3112A(d) of the USEC Privatization Act (as added by section 2 of this Act); (B) private and government inventories of low-enriched uranium; (C) market demand for low-enriched uranium products; and (D) current orders and announced plans for expansion of low-enriched uranium production capacity, including domestic production capacity; and (2) a description of proposed Department of Energy assistance, if the Secretary determines such assistance is needed based on the evaluation under paragraph (1), to support the expansion of domestic low-enriched uranium production capacity sufficient to meet domestic market demand for low-enriched uranium, taking into consideration— (A) market competition for low-enriched uranium production services; (B) low-enriched uranium supply diversity; and (C) the long-term uranium fuel supply needs of the United States.

December 1, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1042 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2023 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington (for herself and Mr. Latta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act . 2. Amendments to the USEC Privatization Act (a) Prohibition on imports Section 3112A of the USEC Privatization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Prohibition on imports of low-Enriched uranium (1) Prohibition Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), no unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation may be imported into the United States. (2) Waiver (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, may waive application of paragraph (1) to authorize the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation if the Secretary of Energy determines that— (i) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a United States nuclear energy company; or (ii) importation of low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation is in the national interest. (B) Limitation on amounts of imports of low-enriched uranium (i) In general The importation into the United States of low-enriched uranium, including low-enriched uranium obtained under contracts for separative work units, that is produced in the Russian Federation, whether or not such low-enriched uranium is derived from highly enriched uranium of weapons origin, may not exceed— (I) in calendar year 2023, 578,877 kilograms; (II) in calendar year 2024, 476,536 kilograms; (III) in calendar year 2025, 470,376 kilograms; (IV) in calendar year 2026, 464,183 kilograms; and (V) in calendar year 2027, 459,083 kilograms. (ii) Termination Any waiver issued under this subsection shall terminate not later than January 1, 2028. (C) Administration The Secretary of Commerce shall— (i) administer the import limitations described in subparagraph (B) in accordance with the provisions of the Suspension Agreement, including the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i); (ii) be responsible for enforcing the import limitations described in subparagraph (B); and (iii) enforce the import limitations described in subparagraph (B) in a manner that imposes a minimal burden on the commercial nuclear industry. (D) Notification to Congress Upon issuing a waiver under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a notification that a waiver has been issued, which shall include identification of the recipient of the waiver. (3) Applicability This subsection does not apply to imports— (A) by or under contract to the Department of Energy for national security or nonproliferation purposes, as determined by the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce; or (B) of non-uranium isotopes. (4) Termination The provisions of this subsection shall terminate on December 31, 2040. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) In general Section 3112A(c) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)(A)— (i) in clause (viii), by inserting and after the semicolon at the end; (ii) in clause (ix), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking clauses (x) through (xxvii); (B) by striking paragraph (5); (C) in paragraph (6), by striking In addition to the adjustment under paragraph (5)(A), the and inserting The ; and (D) in paragraph (9), by striking December 31, 2040 and inserting the date described in subsection (d)(1) . (2) Effective date The amendment to section 3112A(c)(2)(A)(x) of the USEC Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h–10a(c)(2)(A)(x)) made by paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Amounts available for the American Assured Fuel Supply Of the amounts made available to carry out the civil nuclear credit program established under section 40323(b) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18753(b) ), not more than $1,500,000,000 may also be made available for purposes of the American Assured Fuel Supply of the Department of Energy.