HR-347 : Still Just a Bill


Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019

This bill extends through FY2031 authorization for the Department of Energy to operate the Cheney disposal cell in Mesa County, Colorado. (The disposal cell serves as a repository for mill tailings, which is sandy waste that results from the process of turning natural uranium into fuel.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-10CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.Senate
2019-09-10CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-98.Senate
2019-07-16CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2019-03-06IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2019-03-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-03-05FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2329)House floor actions
2019-03-05FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 347.House floor actions
2019-03-05FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2329-2330)House floor actions
2019-03-05FloorMr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-01-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.House committee actions
2019-01-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-01-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Radioactive wastes and releases
Related Geographic Entities
  • Colorado
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