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Used nuclear fuel is currently stored at 121 sites across the United States.
The Advance Act directed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to strengthen its workforce, develop efficient licensing schedules, and fast-track processes for existing sites.
According to Senator Martin Heinrich, U.S. customer energy bills are being driven upward by tariffs, the war in Iran, and project delays and cancellations caused by the Secretary of the Interior.
The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Capabilities Act directed the Department of Energy to assess its ability to authorize, host, and oversee privately funded advanced nuclear test reactors at national labs or other DOE sites.
The Energy Act of 2020 authorized the Department of Energy to develop a program to support the production of advanced nuclear fuels.
The Nuclear Fuel Security Act expanded Department of Energy efforts to support the domestic supply for low-enriched uranium fuel.
President Donald Trump sought a budget that would have reduced funding for the Office of Nuclear Energy by over $400 million.