H.R. 3358

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Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act

Introduced 6/19/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

6/19/2019 • House

Summary

Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy.

Specifically, DOE must (1) complete at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects by December 31, 2025, and (2) demonstrate at least two and not more than four additional operational advanced reactor designs by December 31, 2035.

DOE must establish goals for research relating to advanced nuclear reactors, including by coordinating with members of private industry to advance the demonstration of various designs of advanced nuclear reactors.

DOE must also develop and update biennially a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy.

Introduced in House • 6/19/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightEnergy pricesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandMaterialsNuclear powerPublic utilities and utility ratesPublic-private cooperationRadiationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization