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H.R. 3485 · 118th Congress

Avoid Our Adversaries and Buy American Nuclear Act

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 118th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

No cosponsors.

This bill requires the Department of State to launch an international initiative to assist certain nations to develop civil nuclear energy programs.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 18, 2023

Avoid Our Adversaries and Buy American Nuclear Act

This bill requires the Department of State to launch an international initiative to assist certain nations to develop civil nuclear energy programs.

The bill authorizes the State Department to award grants to nations for (1) activities related to the development of civil nuclear energy programs, and (2) building technical capacities related to those activities. The bill also authorizes the State Department to provide financial assistance to nations for the purpose of contracting with U.S. nuclear energy companies for advisors to assist with establishing a civil nuclear program.

The bill excludes Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and certain other countries from receiving assistance under this initiative.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Avoid Our Adversaries and Buy American Nuclear Act

Latest action (May 18, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 18, 2023

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.