S. 512 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
S. 512 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2017, sponsored by John Barrasso with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 115-439
What it does
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act This bill revises the budget and fee structure of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and requires the NRC to develop new processes for licensing nuclear reactors, including staged licensing of advanced nuclear reactors.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Barrasso (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 14, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-439. (Jan 14, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed361–10
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
Other Energy bills in the 115th Congress
- S. 190: Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act
- H.R. 518: EPS Improvement Act of 2017
- S. 2030: Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act
- H.R. 220: To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 446: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 447: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 951: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 2122: To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project…
- H.R. 2292: To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.
- S. 490: A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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