H.R. 3978

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the definition of in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude an equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 12, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Latta · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 3978
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Exclusion from definition of production facility

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act.

SEC. 2. Exclusion from definition of production facility

• Section 11 v. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 () is amended by striking separating the isotopes of uranium or enriching uranium in the isotope 235and inserting (A) separating isotopes of uranium or enriching uranium in the isotope 235; or (B) reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements. 42 U.S.C. 2014(v)