To prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill bans the importation of Russian low-enriched uranium (LEU) into the United States, taking effect 90 days after enactment. Russia currently supplies about 24% of U.S. nuclear reactor fuel. The bill creates a transition period with declining import caps through 2027 and provides waiver authority for national security or supply emergencies.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. domestic uranium enrichment companies (like Centrus Energy) benefit from reduced Russian competition and increased market share. Allied uranium suppliers in France, UK, and other countries gain access to U.S. market share previously held by Russia. The bill requires DOE to evaluate support for expanding domestic enrichment capacity.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Russian state nuclear company Rosatom loses access to a significant export market. U.S. nuclear utilities may face short-term supply challenges and potentially higher fuel costs during the transition period. The waiver process adds administrative requirements for utilities needing Russian fuel for reactor operations.
Key Provisions
- Bans Russian LEU imports 90 days after enactment, with declining annual caps through 2027
- Secretary of Energy can waive ban if no alternative source available or in national interest
- Import caps: 578,877 kg (2023) declining to 459,083 kg (2027)
- All waivers terminate January 1, 2028; full prohibition terminates December 31, 2040
- Exempts DOE national security/nonproliferation imports and non-uranium isotopes
- Requires DOE report on domestic supply capacity within 60 days
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Prohibits importation of Russian low-enriched uranium (LEU) into the United States starting 90 days after enactment, with waiver authority for national security and supply continuity through 2027, and full ban terminating in 2040.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Reduce U.S. dependence on Russian nuclear fuel supply while protecting domestic nuclear industry"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Domestic uranium enrichment companies
- Allied uranium suppliers (France, UK)
Likely Burden Bearers
- Russian nuclear industry (Rosatom)
- U.S. nuclear utilities (short-term supply concerns)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_state"
- → Secretary of State
- "secretary_energy"
- → Secretary of Energy
- "secretary_commerce"
- → Secretary of Commerce
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Uranium enriched to less than 20% U-235, used in commercial nuclear reactors
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