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To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to retain and redistribute certain amounts collected as fines. [HB-1973]
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To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to retain and redistribute certain amounts collected as fines. Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to retain amounts collected for safety-related fines and to distribute them to counties for maintaining radiological emergency preparedness plans required in connection with the nuclear facility with respect to which the fines were collected.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And The Economy. on 04/24/2015
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Nuclear Power Licensing Reform Act of 2015 [HB-1972]
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Nuclear Power Licensing Reform Act of 2015 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require, for a commercial license for an atomic power production or utilization facility, that: (1) the facility does not pose an unreasonable threat to persons or the environment because of safety or security vulnerabilities (including vulnerability to terrorist attacks), and (2) there exist adequate evacuation plans for emergency events which have been approved by the relevant federal agencies and states within 50 miles of the facility. Conditions renewal of any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And The Economy. on 04/24/2015
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America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2015 [HB-1898]
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America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2015 Establishes, revises, and extends specified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, as well as education, research, and training programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY2016-FY2020 for: (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF), (2) the Department of Energy (DOE) for activities of the Office of Science, and (3) the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015 Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth H. Esty
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 11/16/2015
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To authorize Energy Innovation Hubs. [HB-1870]
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To authorize Energy Innovation Hubs. This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a grant program to enhance the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by making awards to consortia for establishing and operating Energy Innovation Hubs to conduct and support multidisciplinary, collaborative research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced energy technologies. Advanced energy technologies are innovative technologies or research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Grayson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 08/18/2015
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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 [HB-1806]
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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2016-FY2017 for the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Sec. 103) Specifies policy objectives for the NSF in allocating resources. (Sec. 105) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) sustained, predictable federal funding is essential to U.S. leadership in science and technology; (2) building understanding of and confidence in investments in basic research are essential to public support for sustained, predictable federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/21/2015
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Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures Act [HB-1534]
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Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures Act Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2015-FY2024: (1) for the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) or procurement of a long-range penetrating bomber aircraft; (2) to procure an SSBN-X submarine (and prohibits the use of such funds for FY2025 and thereafter to procure more than eight such submarines); or (3) for the RDT&E or procurement of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Prohibits the obligation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 08/13/2015
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Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act [HB-1364]
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Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act This bill prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from authorizing construction of a nuclear waste repository unless the Secretary of Energy has entered into an agreement to host the repository with the following entities: the governor of the state in which the repository is proposed to be located, each affected unit of local government, any unit of general local government contiguous to the affected unit if spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste will be transported through that unit of general
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And The Economy. on 03/20/2015
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Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act [HB-1191]
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Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the President, within five days after reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, to transmit to Congress: the text of the agreement and all related materials and annexes; a related verification assessment report of the Secretary of State; a certification that the agreement includes the appropriate terms, conditions, and duration of the agreement's requirements concerning Iran's nuclear activities,
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Became Public Law No: 114-17. (txt | Pdf) on 05/22/2015
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Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2015 [HB-1158]
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Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2015 TITLE I--INNOVATION MANAGEMENT AT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Sec. 101) Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to: (1) report annually on its ability to improve the technology transfer and commercialization of energy technologies, including an assessment of the role and effectiveness of the Director of the Office of Technology Transitions; and (2) recommend changes to improve the ability to successfully transfer new energy technologies to the private sector. (Sec. 102) Expresses
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth H. Esty
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 05/20/2015
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Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act [HB-1001]
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Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal: (1) the excise tax credits for alcohol fuel, biodiesel, and alternative fuel mixtures; (2) the tax credits for the purchase of alternative motor vehicles and new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; (3) the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit; (4) the income tax credits for alcohol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel used as fuel; (5) the enhanced oil recovery tax credit and the tax credit for producing oil and gas from marginal wells;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter B. Jones
Introduced In House on 02/13/2015
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American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2020 [S.4897]
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A bill to reestablish United States global leadership in nuclear energy, revitalize domestic nuclear energy supply chain infrastructure, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/02/2020
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An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Nuclear Power Generating Facilities [HB-1313]
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An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Nuclear Power Generating Facilities
Sponsored by: Rep. Beth A. O'Connor
Passed To Be Enacted, In Concurrence. on 06/09/2015
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Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2020 [S.4890]
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A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State, Tribal, and local governments, the consideration of State, Tribal, and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 11/10/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of the United States-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India. [SR-523]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: Prime Minister Narenda Modi of India should address Congress at the earliest opportunity; the U.S. government should hold a strategic dialogue in New Delhi that lays out clear objectives for the U.S.-India relationship; the United States nominate and confirm an Ambassador to India as soon as possible; the United States and India should continue to expand economic engagement, including finalizing a bilateral investment treaty and reviving the Trade Policy Forum; India should continue its economic liberalization
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4910-4911) on 07/24/2014
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on United States policy regarding possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities by the Islamic Republic of Iran. [SR-269]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it shall be U.S. policy to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon; (2) Iran does not have an inherent right to enrichment and reprocessing technologies under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; (3) relief from U.S. sanctions should only be provided once Iran has abandoned its nuclear weapons program, including any enrichment or reprocessing capability, and has provided complete transparency to the International Atomic Energy Agency; and (4) Congress should move to pass a new
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7536-7537) on 10/16/2013
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A resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of India to the United States for meetings to advance the United States-India partnership. [SR-255]
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Welcomes the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on his U.S. visit. States the Senate's belief that India and the United States can bring immense benefits to their people and make enormous contributions to addressing the global challenges of the 21st century. Favors expanding the strategic partnership between India and the United States. Supports the U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement. Welcomes continued progress towards a Bilateral Investment Treaty and acknowledges that India's progress on economic reforms has opened new channels
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr 9/24/2013 S6901; Text As Passed Senate: Cr 9/24/2013 S6892) on 09/25/2013
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A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. [SJR-39]
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States that Congress favors the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy transmitted to Congress by the President on May 8, 2014.
Sponsored by: Sen. Harry Reid
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5380) on 09/08/2014
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A joint resolution relating to the approval and implementation of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. [SJR-36]
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States that: (1) Congress favors the Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, signed on May 6, 2014; and (2) such Agreement becomes effective in accordance with this joint resolution and other applicable law. Prohibits issuance of any export license pursuant to a civil nuclear cooperation agreement 30 years after the agreement's entry into force unless: (1) the President, within the agreement's final five years,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Received In The House. on 08/01/2014
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A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency. [SJR-33]
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States that Congress favors the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that was transmitted to Congress on January 29, 2014.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/05/2014
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A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in the United States Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. [SJR-31]
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Favors the proposed agreement for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States transmitted to Congress by the President on January 7, 2014.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/10/2014