Environment and Public Works Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Atomic Energy Advancement Act This bill establishes various requirements to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy technologies, such as advanced nuclear reactors. Specifically, the bill sets forth requirements that direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to efficiently license and regulate nuclear energy activities. The bill also revises the NRC's hiring process to enable the NRC to respond to a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need by using direct hiring for certain positions to carry out NRC's responsibilities and activities in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. It also reduces certain licensing fees charged by the NRC for advanced nuclear reactors. Further, it authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to make awards that pay for certain licensing fees. Additionally, the bill directs the NRC to promulgate a final rule that implements a process to facilitate efficient and timely environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications. The NRC must also develop and implement strategies to enable efficient and timely licensing reviews for, and to support the oversight of, nuclear facilities at brownfield sites, including sites with retired fossil fuel facilities. Next, the bill sets forth requirements for expediting certain licensing decisions for new nuclear reactors that will use a previously licensed design and will be on or adjacent to a site on which a nuclear reactor already operates or previously operated. It also authorizes DOE to establish a pilot program under which DOE may make certain long-term power purchase agreements for power generated by commercial nuclear reactors. Finally, the bill establishes requirements concerning international nuclear energy cooperation and safety.
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Timeline
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 36, 1 Present (Roll no. 55). (text: CR H703-711)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 36, 1 Present (Roll no. 55). (text: CR H703-711)
Advanced technology and technological innovationsBuilding constructionCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEnergy pricesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsIndustrial facilitiesInternational organizations and cooperationLicensing and registrationsNuclear powerPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementRadioactive wastes and releasesTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade agreements and negotiationsUser charges and fees
Atomic Energy Advancement Act
USA118th CongressHR-6544| House
| Updated: 2/29/2024
Atomic Energy Advancement Act This bill establishes various requirements to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy technologies, such as advanced nuclear reactors. Specifically, the bill sets forth requirements that direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to efficiently license and regulate nuclear energy activities. The bill also revises the NRC's hiring process to enable the NRC to respond to a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need by using direct hiring for certain positions to carry out NRC's responsibilities and activities in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. It also reduces certain licensing fees charged by the NRC for advanced nuclear reactors. Further, it authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to make awards that pay for certain licensing fees. Additionally, the bill directs the NRC to promulgate a final rule that implements a process to facilitate efficient and timely environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications. The NRC must also develop and implement strategies to enable efficient and timely licensing reviews for, and to support the oversight of, nuclear facilities at brownfield sites, including sites with retired fossil fuel facilities. Next, the bill sets forth requirements for expediting certain licensing decisions for new nuclear reactors that will use a previously licensed design and will be on or adjacent to a site on which a nuclear reactor already operates or previously operated. It also authorizes DOE to establish a pilot program under which DOE may make certain long-term power purchase agreements for power generated by commercial nuclear reactors. Finally, the bill establishes requirements concerning international nuclear energy cooperation and safety.
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Timeline
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 36, 1 Present (Roll no. 55). (text: CR H703-711)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 36, 1 Present (Roll no. 55). (text: CR H703-711)
Environment and Public Works Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Advanced technology and technological innovationsBuilding constructionCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEnergy pricesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsIndustrial facilitiesInternational organizations and cooperationLicensing and registrationsNuclear powerPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementRadioactive wastes and releasesTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade agreements and negotiationsUser charges and fees