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Atomic Energy Advancement Act

USA118th CongressHR-6544| House 
| Updated: 2/29/2024
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Diana DeGette (Democratic)

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
Jul 18, 2023
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Oct 24, 2023
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 1, 2023
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.
Dec 5, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 16, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Feb 16, 2024
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Feb 16, 2024
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Feb 16, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 28, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)
Feb 28, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.
Feb 28, 2024
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.
Feb 28, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)
Feb 29, 2024
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)
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Feb 29, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 29, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • July 18, 2023
    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral


  • October 24, 2023
    Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral


  • December 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 1, 2023
    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.


  • December 5, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 16, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.


  • February 16, 2024
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • February 16, 2024
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • February 16, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.


  • February 28, 2024
    Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 28, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)


  • February 28, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.


  • February 28, 2024
    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.


  • February 28, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)


  • February 29, 2024
    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)
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  • February 29, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 29, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Energy

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  • HR 118-6303: Strengthening American Nuclear Competitiveness Act
  • HR 118-6346: Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act
  • HR 118-6268: Nuclear for Brownfield Site Preparation Act
  • HR 118-6326: Advanced Reactor Fee Reduction Act
  • HR 118-6253: Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prize Act
  • HR 118-6265: NRC Mission Alignment Act
  • HR 118-6526: Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act
  • HR 118-995: Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act
  • HR 118-6252: Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act
  • HR 118-6236: Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act
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
Jul 18, 2023
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Oct 24, 2023
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 1, 2023
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.
Dec 5, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 16, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Feb 16, 2024
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Feb 16, 2024
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Feb 16, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 28, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)
Feb 28, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.
Feb 28, 2024
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.
Feb 28, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)
Feb 29, 2024
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)
View Vote
Feb 29, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 29, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • July 18, 2023
    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral


  • October 24, 2023
    Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral


  • December 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 1, 2023
    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.


  • December 5, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 16, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.


  • February 16, 2024
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • February 16, 2024
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • February 16, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-391, Part I.


  • February 28, 2024
    Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 28, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-715)


  • February 28, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6544.


  • February 28, 2024
    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.


  • February 28, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)


  • February 29, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • February 29, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 29, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Diana DeGette (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6303: Strengthening American Nuclear Competitiveness Act
  • HR 118-6346: Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act
  • HR 118-6268: Nuclear for Brownfield Site Preparation Act
  • HR 118-6326: Advanced Reactor Fee Reduction Act
  • HR 118-6253: Advanced Nuclear Reactor Prize Act
  • HR 118-6265: NRC Mission Alignment Act
  • HR 118-6526: Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act
  • HR 118-995: Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act
  • HR 118-6252: Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act
  • HR 118-6236: Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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