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HOUSE 1042118th CongressBecame Public Law No: 118-62.

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

Summary

This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia. Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions. However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040.

Last Action
5/13/2024

Actions

  • 2024-05-13Became Public Law No: 118-62.
  • 2024-05-13Became Public Law No: 118-62.
  • 2024-05-13Signed by President.
  • 2024-05-13Signed by President.
  • 2024-05-09Presented to President.
  • 2024-05-09Presented to President.
  • 2024-05-01Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2024-04-30Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
  • 2024-04-30Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3084)
  • 2023-12-12Received in the Senate, read twice.
  • 2023-12-11Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2023-12-11On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
  • 2023-12-11Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760-6761)
  • 2023-12-11DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1042.
  • 2023-12-11Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6760-6762)

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-05-13 (49)

This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.

Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions.

However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040.  

Cosponsors (6)

  • Robert Latta (R-OH)
  • Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
  • Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
  • Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
  • Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
  • John Curtis (R-UT)

Subjects

  • Europe
  • Metals
  • Nuclear power
  • Russia
  • Trade restrictions

Became law: Pub. L. 118-62

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