S452-118

Reported

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Nuclear Fuel Security Program, expand the American Assured Fuel Supply Program, and submit a report on a civil nuclear credit program, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 15, 2023

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 11, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Jul 11, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Jul 11, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Jul 11, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Jul 11, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Warner, …

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Warner, …

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Warner, …

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Warner, …

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Warner, …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Directs DOE to prioritize domestic low-enriched and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) production. Reduces dependence on Russian nuclear fuel supplies.

Who Benefits and How

US nuclear industry gains domestic fuel supply. Advanced reactor developers get needed HALEU. National security strengthened through energy independence.

Who Bears the Burden and How

DOE must accelerate domestic enrichment programs. Taxpayers fund uranium production infrastructure. Foreign suppliers lose US market.

Key Provisions

  • Prioritizes domestic uranium enrichment
  • Accelerates HALEU production for advanced reactors
  • Considers ally partnerships until domestic supply available
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:53

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Establishes Nuclear Fuel Security Program to increase domestic uranium production and reduce Russian dependence

Policy Domains

Energy Nuclear National Security

Legislative Strategy

"Establish domestic nuclear fuel independence"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Nuclear Energy Security
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Energy

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