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Prohibiting Federal Funds for Private Interim Nuclear Waste Storage

This bill bans the use of federal money for temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel in private facilities. This prohibition will last until a permanent storage site is available. This means the government will not pay for private storage, which could impact energy costs and the safety of waste storage.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds for private, temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel.
The ban is in effect until a permanent federal nuclear waste repository is operational.
The bill does not affect storage at existing nuclear power plants or federal facilities.
Department of Energy must report on potential locations and costs for future storage sites.
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Print number: 117_S_3741
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2022-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill 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_S_3741.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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, temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel.
  • The ban is in effect until a permanent federal nuclear waste repository is operational.
  • The bill does not affect storage at existing nuclear power plants or federal facilities.
  • Department of Energy must report on potential locations and costs for future storage sites.
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 Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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