S. 763 · 118th Congress
Reduce Russian Uranium Imports Act
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Specifically, it bans low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia from being imported into the United States. 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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 9, 2023
Reduce Russian Uranium Imports Act
This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.
Specifically, it bans low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia from being imported into the United States. 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 no later than January 1, 2028.
In addition, the bill establishes annual caps on the amount of low-enriched uranium that may be imported from Russia through 2027.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Reduce Russian Uranium Imports Act
Latest action (Mar 9, 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Policy area: Energy · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 9, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.