H.R. 2699 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019
H.R. 2699 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 14, 2019, sponsored by Jerry McNerney with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019 This bill addresses the storage and disposal of nuclear waste. Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository; addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, includin…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry McNerney (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Nov 20, 2019)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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