United States · Law · S
S. 512 (115th)
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
Introduced
2 March 2017
Last action
14 January 2019 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 115-439.
Sponsors
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Subjects
Nuclear energy, Energy, Budget
Source updated
7 April 2025
Nuclear energy · Energy · Budget
Summary
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to modify the licensing process for commercial advanced nuclear reactor facilities. In addition, the bill amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to revise how the NRC preserves budgeted funds for conducting and accelerating license reviews of commercial advanced nuclear reactor facilities. The NRC must implement a licensing process that is designed to be predictable and efficient while conforming to existing NRC regulatory guidelines. The Department of Energy (DOE) must provide cost sharing grants to license applicants for the purpose of funding a portion of the NRC review fees. The NRC must also develop a new technology-inclusive, regulatory framework by the end of 2024 that encourages greater technological innovation for the advanced nuclear reactor program. The NRC must publish necessary revisions to the guidance on the baseline examination schedule and any subsequent examinations for baffle-former bolts in pressurized water reactors with down-flow configurations. The NRC must: (1) report to Congress on the safety and feasibility of extending the duration of uranium recovery licenses from 10 to 20 years, and (2) complete a voluntary pilot program to determine the feasibility of establishing a flat fee structure for routine licensing matters relating to uranium recovery. DOE must issue a long-term federal excess uranium inventory management plan at least every 10 years that details the management of DOE excess uranium inventories.
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Timeline
2 March 2017
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
2 March 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
8 March 2017
Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-52.
Source: Committee
22 March 2017
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
25 May 2017
Floor
An errata sheet on written report number No. 115-86 was printed.
Source: Floor
25 May 2017
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 108.
Source: Calendars
25 May 2017
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-86. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
25 May 2017
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-86. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
20 December 2018
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
20 December 2018
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
20 December 2018
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
20 December 2018
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7957-7962; text: CR S7962)
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
Floor
Mr. Kinzinger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 10 (Roll no. 493). (text: CR H10553-10557)
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 10 (Roll no. 493).(text: CR H10553-10557)
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10553-10558)
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
21 December 2018
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 512.
Source: Floor
2 January 2019
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
2 January 2019
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
14 January 2019
Became law
Became Public Law No: 115-439.
Source: President
14 January 2019
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
14 January 2019
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
21 December 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source
Yes 361 · No 10 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 61
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Not Voting
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Not Voting
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 14 January 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 20 December 2018 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 25 May 2017 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 2 March 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
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