S 4242 · 117th Congress · Energy

Thorium Energy Security Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-05-18· Sponsored by Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2022-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Thorium Energy Security Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy and other relevant agencies to preserve uncontaminated inventories of uranium-233 to foster the development of thorium-based nuclear reactors. The bill also makes funding available for transferring inventories to interim or permanent storage facilities. Additionally, the bill requires various reports, including on the progress China has made in developing thorium-based reactors.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]KS