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- H.R.1534
H.R.1534: To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to jointly carry out a study on the use of thorium-liquid fueled nuclear reactors for naval power needs, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 16, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) to jointly carry out a study on the use of thorium-liquid fueled nuclear reactors for naval power needs under a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 which requires any new major combatant vessels for the U.S. strike force to be constructed with an integrated nuclear power system.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
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| March 16, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) |