S-1363 : Still Just a Bill


Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on its capabilities to authorize, host, and oversee privately funded fusion and fission reactor prototypes up to 20 megawatts thermal output and related demonstration facilities at DOE-owned sites.

Prescribes report contents, including: (1) potential sites capable of hosting research, development, and demonstration of prototype reactors and related facilities; (2) long-term project costs; and (3) issues relating to potential cases of demonstration reactors up to 2 gigawatts of thermal output.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-06-09CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-344.Senate
2015-05-18IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2015-05-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
2015-05-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Mike Crapo [R] (ID)
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Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Energy research
  • Nuclear power
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Research administration and funding
  • Research and development
  • Technology transfer and commercialization
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