Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act
Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Energy to complete a comprehensive study on recycling spent nuclear fuel and its potential uses.
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- Communities and Tribal governments: the study would identify individuals, communities, businesses, and local and Tribal governments affected by indefinite temporary storage and assess health, safety, environmental, and economic risks and benefits if fuel is removed for recycling.
- Medical sector: the study would analyze the technical and economic feasibility of extracting isotopes from waste for medical and industrial uses, which could point to new domestic supply options.
- Nuclear industry and technology developers: the study would evaluate converting spent fuel into usable fuels for light water and advanced reactors, compare aqueous and non-aqueous processes, and examine collocating recycling with reactors and fuel fabrication.
- Policymakers and regulators: the study would identify regulatory gaps, recommend modernized definitions and Federal and State policy changes, and deliver a structured public report to relevant congressional committees within one year.
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Study on recycling spent nuclear fuel
This bill would require the Secretary of Energy to start a focused study on recycling spent nuclear fuel within 90 days. The Department would have to deliver a public report to four Congressional committees within 1 year, and the main report would be no more than 120 pages for non‑specialist readers. The study would compare aqueous and non‑aqueous recycling methods, check costs, timelines, infrastructure and transport needs, and assess risks like proliferation and health impacts. It would also analyze extracting medical and industrial isotopes, effects on temporary storage sites and nearby communities, tracking and safeguards, and ask for input from private technology developers.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
NC • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/8/2026
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