HR 1042 · 118th Congress · Energy
Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 118-62.(2024-05-13)
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Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia. Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia from being imported into the United States. However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate no later than January 1, 2028. The bill also limits funding for DOE's American Assured Fuel Supply program.…
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Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1042, Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act
Dec 5, 2023As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on December 1, 2023
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