To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program.
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a research program on low-dose radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of the effects of exposure and to improve risk-assessment and risk-management methods.
"Low-dose radiation" is defined as a dose less than 100 millisieverts. (The Nuclear Regulatory Commission limits an adult's annual occupational radiation dose to 50 millisieverts.)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-554.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-554.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1090-1092)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4675.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1090)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1090)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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