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Prohibiting Federal Funds for Private Nuclear Waste Storage

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for private, temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel. This means the government will not pay for nuclear waste storage in private facilities until a permanent, government-owned repository is available. This impacts the safety and costs associated with nuclear waste, potentially reducing the financial burden on taxpayers related to private solutions.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds for private, interim storage of spent nuclear fuel.
The prohibition lasts until a permanent, government-owned nuclear waste repository is available.
Exceptions include on-site storage at production facilities, existing power plants, and federal facilities.
The Department of Energy cannot use its funds to pay damages to private facilities due to this prohibition.
Requires a report from the Department of Energy on potential locations and costs for future storage facilities.
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Print number: 117_HR_6901
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Process start date: 2022-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6901.

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 2022-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal funds for private, interim storage of spent nuclear fuel.
  • The prohibition lasts until a permanent, government-owned nuclear waste repository is available.
  • Exceptions include on-site storage at production facilities, existing power plants, and federal facilities.
  • The Department of Energy cannot use its funds to pay damages to private facilities due to this prohibition.
  • Requires a report from the Department of Energy on potential locations and costs for future storage facilities.
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. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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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