American Isotope Security Act

HR 3137, the American Isotope Security Act, requires the Secretary of Energy to submit a detailed report to congressional committees within 180 days of enactment. The report must identify radioactive isotopes (used in medicine and defense) that can only be produced by foreign adversaries, describe their production and uses, analyze national security risks from this reliance, and recommend ways to boost U.S. production. This bill directly affects U.S. national security and medical sectors by addressing vulnerabilities in the supply chain for critical isotopes. The key mechanism is a mandated federal report to inform policy decisions on domestic isotope production, including advanced nuclear technologies. The bill does not create new regulations but initiates an assessment of current supply chain risks.