# 116-hr-8258: Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Research and Development Act

116-hr-8258, Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Research and Development Act, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA); status Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8258
- Congress: 116
- Title: Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Research and Development Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced: 2020-09-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct an advanced fuel cycle research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program for spent nuclear fuel. The program must improve fuel cycle performance and support a variety of options for used nuclear fuel storage, use, and disposal, including advanced nuclear reactor concepts. In carrying out the program, DOE must ensure all activities and designs incorporate state of the art safeguards technologies and techniques to reduce risk of proliferation. In addition, DOE must consider the potential benefits and other impacts of those activities for civilian nuclear applications, environmental health and safety, and national security. DOE must also consider the economic viability of all activities and designs.

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## Sources
- [116-hr-8258 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8258)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8258 (as of 2025-11-18).