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Extending Economic Support for Communities Near the WIPP Radioactive Waste Site

This bill ensures that local communities continue to receive economic assistance payments for as long as the WIPP facility accepts radioactive waste. It removes previous time limits, providing financial stability for the region until the site officially closes.
Key points
Removes the previous 14-year limit on economic assistance payments to local governments.
Guarantees annual funding through the fiscal year in which waste shipments finally cease.
Secures long-term financial support for the region to offset the impact of hosting a nuclear waste repository.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026
Print number: S 4252
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2026-03-26