H.R.3978

Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

Introduced·6/12/25

Nuclear REFUEL Act modifies the Atomic Energy Act to exclude certain reprocessing equipment from the definition of a production facility.

The Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to redefine "production facility." It excludes equipment or devices that reprocess spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium from other transuranic elements. This change aims to streamline licensing for certain nuclear fuel recycling processes.

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History

Jul 14

House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 14

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jun 12, 2025

House

Introduced in House