H.R.2015: To instruct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a study on the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about energy
  • Introduced April 21, 2009
  • Latest Major Action April 22, 2009

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Bill Summary

Instructs the Secretary of Energy to study and report to Congress on the use of thorium-fueled nuclear reactors for national energy needs. Requires such report to include a response to the International Atomic Energy Agency study entitled "Thorium fuel cycle--Potential benefits and challenges" (IAEA-TECDOC-1450).

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
April 21, 2009

Introduced in the House by Joe Sestak (D-Pa.)

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