S. 97 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017
S. 97 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 11, 2017, sponsored by Mike Crapo with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 115-248
What it does
Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise the objectives of the civilian nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) to emphasize : (1) providing research infrastructure to promote scientific progress and enable users from academia, the National Laboratories, and the private…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Crapo (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 7, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 13, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 24, 2018
- Became lawSep 28, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-248. (Sep 28, 2018)
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