HR 4378 · 115th Congress · Energy

Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2018

Introduced 2017-11-13· Sponsored by Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2018-02-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source, which shall operate as a national user facility. DOE must consult with the private sector, universities, national laboratories, and relevant federal agencies to ensure that the versatile neutron source is capable of meeting federal research needs for neutron irradiation services. DOE must ensure the national user facility will provide fast neutron spectrum irradiation capability and capacity for upgrades to accommodate new or expanded research needs. DOE must also ensure that full operation of the facility occurs before December 31, 2025.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

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H.R. 4378, Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017

Dec 6, 2017

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on November 15, 2017

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans