A bill to require reports on the dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas that might experience armed conflict.
S 571 requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Nuclear Security Administrator to submit a report within 120 days of enactment assessing risks to national security and civilian safety posed by nuclear reactors in conflict-prone areas. The report must evaluate reactors in regions with recent armed conflict, areas likely to face conflict during reactor operation, and specific hypothetical scenarios (like Russia attacking Baltic states or India-Pakistan tensions). It mandates steps the U.S. or its allies could take to prevent, prepare for, or mitigate these risks. The bill directly affects federal agencies responsible for national security and nuclear safety, focusing on concrete policy actions through mandated reporting.
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 28, 2023
Senate · Introduced
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Edward J. Markey
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