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Safe Disposal of Foreign Radioactive Materials

This act aims to facilitate the safe disposal of dangerous foreign-origin radioactive materials, such as americium-241, at a specialized facility in New Mexico. This will reduce the risk of these materials falling into the wrong hands and being used to create so-called dirty bombs, thereby enhancing public safety.
Key points
Allows for the safe storage of foreign radioactive materials previously ineligible for disposal.
Accelerates the removal of dangerous substances, reducing the risk of their use in terrorist attacks.
The impact on daily operations of the waste disposal facility will be negligible.
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Print number: 117_HR_4873
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2021-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FADS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4873.

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 2021-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows for the safe storage of foreign radioactive materials previously ineligible for disposal.
  • Accelerates the removal of dangerous substances, reducing the risk of their use in terrorist attacks.
  • The impact on daily operations of the waste disposal facility will be negligible.
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. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

Is this summary verified?

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

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