HR2938-118

Introduced

To facilitate the development of a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 27, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides definitions In this Act: The term advanced nuclear reactor means— a nuclear fission reactor, including a prototype plant (as defined in sections 50.2 and 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (, provides civil nuclear coordination and strategy Given the critical importance of developing and implementing, with input from various agencies throughout the executive branch, a cohesive policy with respect, and provides engagement with ally or partner nations The President shall launch, in accordance with applicable nuclear technology export laws (including regulations), an international initiative to modernize civil nuclear. It relies on appropriations, compliance mandates, reporting requirements, and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Energy, Environment, Electric Utilities, and Foreign Policy.

Who Benefits and How

Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides definitions In this Act: The term advanced nuclear reactor means— a nuclear fission reactor, including a prototype plant (as defined in sections 50.2 and 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (...
  • Provides civil nuclear coordination and strategy Given the critical importance of developing and implementing, with input from various agencies throughout the executive branch, a cohesive policy with respect...
  • Provides engagement with ally or partner nations The President shall launch, in accordance with applicable nuclear technology export laws (including regulations), an international initiative to modernize civil nuclear...
  • Provides cooperative financing relationships with ally or partner nations and embarking civil nuclear nations The President shall designate an appropriate White House official, who may be the Assistant (if appointed)...
  • Provides cooperation with ally or partner nations on advanced nuclear reactor demonstration and cooperative research facilities for civil nuclear energy Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides definitions In this Act: The term advanced nuclear reactor means— a nuclear fission reactor, including a prototype plant (as defined in sections 50.2 and 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (, provides civil nuclear coordination and strategy Given the critical importance of developing and implementing, with input from various agencies throughout the executive branch, a cohesive policy with respect, and provides engagement with ally or partner nations The President shall launch, in accordance with applicable nuclear technology export laws (including regulations), an international initiative to modernize civil nuclear.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Environment, Electric Utilities, Foreign Policy

Primary Purpose

The bill provides definitions In this Act: The term advanced nuclear reactor means— a nuclear fission reactor, including a prototype plant (as defined in sections 50.2 and 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (, provides civil nuclear coordination and strategy Given the critical importance of developing and implementing, with input from various agencies throughout the executive branch, a cohesive policy with respect, and provides engagement with ally or partner nations The President shall launch, in accordance with applicable nuclear technology export laws (including regulations), an international initiative to modernize civil nuclear.

Policy Domains

Energy Environment Electric Utilities Foreign Policy

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 27, 2023

Mr. Donalds (for himself and Mr. Clyburn) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Energy Environment Electric Utilities Foreign Policy

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