United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 3306 — Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions for advanced nuclear reactor research and development goals and modifies existing procurement authority for public utility contracts.

  • 40 U.S.C. § 501(b)(1)

    A contract for public utility services may be made for a period of not more than 10 years. → Public utility contracts.-- (i) Term.-- (I) In general.--A contract under this paragraph to purchase electricity from a public utility may be for a period of not more than 40 years.

    This change increases the maximum duration for electricity contracts with public utilities from 10 years to 40 years.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16271

    SEC. 959A. ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

    This addition establishes a new section for advanced nuclear reactor research and development goals.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16271

    The purpose of this section is to direct the Secretary, as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy.

    This addition specifies the purpose of advancing domestic nuclear energy technologies.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16271

    The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable-- (A) complete not fewer than two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by not later than December 31, 2025.

    This requires the Secretary to complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by 2025.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16271

    The term `demonstration project' means an advanced nuclear reactor operated-- (A) as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system;

    This defines a 'demonstration project' in the context of advanced nuclear reactors.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16271

    The Secretary shall establish a program to demonstrate not fewer than two, and not more than five, additional operational advanced reactor designs by not later than December 31, 2035.

    This adds a requirement to demonstrate additional advanced reactor designs by 2035.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3306 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 3306?
HR 3306 is sponsored by Luria, Elaine G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3306?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3306?
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