Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60
§3221 Congressional Declaration of Policy
Title 22 › Chapter 47— NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION › Subchapter I— UNITED STATES INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUCLEAR FUEL SUPPLY › § 3221
Summary
The U.S. must assure countries using nuclear energy peacefully that follow anti‑proliferation rules it will supply nuclear fuel under section 2201 of title 42 or other law. It must keep long‑term supply capacity, and the Commission must approve exports when requirements of law are met.
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Title 22, §3221
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The United States, as a matter of national policy, shall take such actions and institute such measures as may be necessary and feasible to assure other nations and groups of nations that may seek to utilize the benefits of atomic energy for peaceful purposes that it will provide a reliable supply of nuclear fuel to those nations and groups of nations which adhere to policies designed to prevent proliferation. Such nuclear fuel shall be provided under agreements entered into pursuant to section 2201 of title 42 or as otherwise authorized by law. The United States shall ensure that it will have available the capacity on a long-term basis to enter into new fuel supply commitments consistent with its non-proliferation policies and domestic energy needs. The Commission shall, on a timely basis, authorize the export of nuclear materials and equipment when all the applicable statutory requirements are met.
Legislative History
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Mar. 10, 1978, except as otherwise provided and regardless of any requirements for the promulgation of implementing
Regulations
, see section 603(c) of Pub. L. 95–242, set out as a note under section 3201 of this title.
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Citation
22 U.S.C. § 3221
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
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