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CLEAN SMART Act: Accelerating Nuclear Waste Cleanup and Environmental Safety

This act creates a network of national laboratories to speed up and lower the cost of cleaning up radioactive waste sites. It aims to better protect public health and ensure that government cleanup projects are managed more efficiently and transparently.
Key points
Establishes a specialized network of national labs to develop new cleanup technologies.
Focuses on reducing the long-term costs and time needed to decommission nuclear sites.
Improves public safety by minimizing environmental contamination from hazardous materials.
Creates career training opportunities in environmental science for underserved communities.
Requires strict corrective plans for projects that go over budget or fall behind schedule.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3828
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2026-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAN SMART Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3828.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a specialized network of national labs to develop new cleanup technologies.
  • Focuses on reducing the long-term costs and time needed to decommission nuclear sites.
  • Improves public safety by minimizing environmental contamination from hazardous materials.
  • Creates career training opportunities in environmental science for underserved communities.
  • Requires strict corrective plans for projects that go over budget or fall behind schedule.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Luján, Ben Ray [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 2026-02-26.

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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