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Nuclear Forensics Authority Shift to National Nuclear Security Administration

This act moves the responsibility for analyzing nuclear materials and identifying their origin from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration. This aims to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to nuclear terrorism and other attacks, indirectly enhancing citizen safety through improved protection against nuclear threats.
Key points
Establishes a National Nuclear Forensics Center within the National Nuclear Security Administration to coordinate all federal activities in this area.
Strengthens national technical nuclear forensics capabilities, crucial for rapid and effective response to nuclear incidents.
Develops nuclear forensics expertise at universities, ensuring a continuous supply of experts in this field.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_464
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2021-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_464.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a National Nuclear Forensics Center within the National Nuclear Security Administration to coordinate all federal activities in this area.
  • Strengthens national technical nuclear forensics capabilities, crucial for rapid and effective response to nuclear incidents.
  • Develops nuclear forensics expertise at universities, ensuring a continuous supply of experts in this field.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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