To prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.
Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions.
However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 21.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-296.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-296.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6760-6762)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1042.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Enacted as Public Law 118-62
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 118-62.
Became Public Law No: 118-62.