United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1808 — Nuclear Power 2021 Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

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Summary

Nuclear Power 2021 Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to implement, through cooperative agreements with private sector partners, programs to: (1) develop a standard design for each of two small modular reactors; (2) obtain a design certification from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for each of the two standard designs by January 1, 2018; and (3) demonstrate the licensing of small modular reactors by developing applications for a combined license for each of the designs so certified, and obtaining a combined license from the NRC for each of the certified designs by January 1, 2021. Requires the Secretary to select proposals for such cooperative agreements through the use of competitive procedures and an impartial review of their scientific and technical merit.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3164)

  4. Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology

  5. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  6. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1808 do?
Nuclear Power 2021 Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to implement, through cooperative agreements with private sector partners, programs to: (1) develop a standard design for each of two small modular reactors; (2) obtain a design certification from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for each of the two standard designs by January 1, 2018; and (3) demonstrate the licensing of small modular reactors by developing applications for a combined license for each of the designs so certified, and obtaining a combined license from the NRC for each of the certified designs by January 1, 2021. Requires the Secretary to select proposals for such cooperative agreements through the use of competitive procedures and an impartial review of their scientific and technical merit.
Who sponsors HR 1808?
HR 1808 is sponsored by Jason Altmire (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 1808?
This bill died with 112th 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 1808?
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