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S. 797 (96th)

Spent Nuclear Fuel Act of 1979

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Introduced

27 March 1979

Last action

27 March 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

24 March 2026

Environment

Summary

Spent Nuclear Fuel Act of 1979 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts to provide for storage and ultimate disposal of spent nuclear fuel. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Spent Fuel Storage and Disposal Fund to be used to finance activities relating to the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel.

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Timeline

  1. 27 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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