To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado.
Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019
This bill extends through FY2031 authorization for the Department of Energy to operate the Cheney disposal cell in Mesa County, Colorado. (The disposal cell serves as a repository for mill tailings, which is sandy waste that results from the process of turning natural uranium into fuel.)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2329-2330)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 347.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2329)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2329)
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.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-98.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-98.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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