Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA) (S. 903)
Modernizing our nuclear sector is vital to ensuring that our electric grid has plenty of zero-carbon flexible power. The Nuclear Energy Leadership Act takes necessary action to achieve these goals.
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019 (H.R.2699)
The bipartisan Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act would authorize privately owned interim storage options in the short-term as requested by stakeholders living near shut down nuclear plants.
Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2019 (S.1234)
This bill would create a new nuclear waste administration body to have politically independent control over nuclear waste management, similar to what the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is for nuclear safety and security.
Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act (H.R. 1760)
Modernizing our nuclear sector is vital to ensuring that our electric grid has plenty of zero-carbon flexible power. The Nuclear Energy Leadership Act takes necessary action to achieve these goals.
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act (H.R. 5260, S. 1457)
Nuclear has long been the nation’s leading clean baseload source of power but faces challenges in the development and use of small modular reactors and other technologies that produce less waste and are more economically viable to manufacture.
Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 (H.R. 431, S. 97)
NEICA authorizes the development of a versatile neutron source for advanced reactor testing and directs the Department of Energy to prioritize partnering with private innovators to test and demonstrate advanced nuclear reactor concepts.
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) (S.512)
Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to develop a technology-inclusive licensing plan that promotes safety without being prescriptive, while modifying the cost-recovery mechanism so utilities aren’t on the hook for other companies’ technologies.
Modify Advanced Nuclear Credit (H.R. 1551, S. 666)
Modify the 45(j) production tax credit to remove the 2021 deadline for new reactors to be placed in service and allow public-private partnerships more flexibility to utilize the credit.