H.R. 3053 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017
H.R. 3053 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 26, 2017, sponsored by John Shimkus with 109 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 109
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018
Sponsor
John Shimkus (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 88 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 10, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (May 14, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 10, 2018 · Passed340–72
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 10, 2018
- Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments ActHouse · May 10, 2018
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Armed Services Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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