arrow_back Back to App

Fueling Nuclear Future: Accelerating HALEU Availability for Advanced Reactors

This act aims to accelerate access to High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) for advanced nuclear reactors in the U.S. This reduces reliance on foreign suppliers, potentially enhancing energy stability and fostering new nuclear technologies. For citizens, this could mean more stable energy supplies in the future.
Key points
The U.S. government will provide HALEU from its own inventories to support the development of new nuclear reactors.
A program will be established to accelerate commercial HALEU production in the U.S., aiming for availability by 2027.
The act prohibits obtaining uranium from entities controlled by the Russian Federation or China, enhancing supply security.
Funds for these initiatives will be transferred from an existing fund, potentially reducing the need for new budget appropriations.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8723
Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Process start date: 2022-08-16
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fueling Our Nuclear Future Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8723.

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 2022-08-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will provide HALEU from its own inventories to support the development of new nuclear reactors.
  • A program will be established to accelerate commercial HALEU production in the U.S., aiming for availability by 2027.
  • The act prohibits obtaining uranium from entities controlled by the Russian Federation or China, enhancing supply security.
  • Funds for these initiatives will be transferred from an existing fund, potentially reducing the need for new budget appropriations.
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. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

CATEGORIES

Environment Public Investments Economy