Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023
The Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023 establishes programs to increase domestic production of nuclear fuel, specifically low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), to support advanced nuclear reactor development. It requires the Department of Energy to acquire specific quantities of HALEU by 2026 (3 metric tons by 2024, 8 more by 2025, and 10 more by 2026) while prioritizing domestic production but allowing partnerships with U.S. allies when domestic options are insufficient. The legislation authorizes $3.5 billion for these programs, to be used through 2032, and includes provisions to ensure reasonable compensation for fuel supplied under these programs. The bill directly affects U.S. nuclear energy companies, advanced nuclear reactor developers, and the Department of Energy's operations.
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Introduced Feb 15, 2023
Last action Jul 11, 2023
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Jul 11, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 118-52.
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May 17, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Feb 15, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Feb 15, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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