S 99 · 112th Congress · Energy

American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-01-25· Sponsored by Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.(2011-12-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a technology-neutral program to evaluate and support projects for the production in the United States (domestic production), without the use of highly enriched uranium, of significant quantities of molybdenum-99 for medical uses, implemented in cooperation with non-federal entities, the costs of which shall be shared in accordance with certain cost sharing requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Requires the Secretary to establish a program to make low enriched uranium available, through lease contracts, for irradiation for molybdenum-99 production for medical uses. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to: (1) prohibit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) from issuing a license for the export of highly enriched uranium from the United States, beginning seven years after enactment of this Act; and (2) authorize an extension of the seven-year period for up to another three years if the Secretary makes specified certifications to appropriate congressional committees. Permits suspension of the export license restriction for a 12-month period if: (1) there is a critical shortage of …

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S. 99, American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011

Apr 15, 2011

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on April 12, 2011

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican