Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1012

119th Congress

Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gwen Moore

Representative

Democratic

WI-4

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill changes how the federal government decides which nuclear power plants get their radioactive waste picked up first. It requires the government to prioritize removing waste from plants that have shut down, are located in heavily populated areas, are in earthquake zones, or pose national security risks.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

SponsorGwen Moore (D-WI)

Introduced2/5/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2025

This bill changes how the federal government decides which nuclear power plants get their radioactive waste picked up first. It requires the government to prioritize removing waste from plants that have shut down, are located in heavily populated areas, are in

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This bill changes how the federal government decides which nuclear power plants get their radioactive waste picked up first. It requires the government to prioritize removing waste from plants that have shut down, are located in heavily populated areas, are in earthquake zones, or pose national security risks.

Bill Number: 1012
Sponsor: Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Energy

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Title: Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1012
Sponsor: Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Summary: This bill changes how the federal government decides which nuclear power plants get their radioactive waste picked up first. It requires the government to prioritize removing waste from plants that have shut down, are located in heavily populated areas, are in earthquake zones, or pose national secu

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill changes how the federal government decides which nuclear power plants get their radioactive waste picked up first. It requires the government to prioritize removing waste from plants that have shut down, are located in heavily populated areas, are in earthquake zones, or pose national security risks.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act to establish a priority system for accepting spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste from civilian nuclear power plants.
Highest priority would go to plants that are decommissioned or shutting down, located in densely populated areas, situated in high earthquake-risk zones, or pose national security concerns.
The Secretary of Energy would determine population and national security factors, consulting with the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security on security risks.
Earthquake hazard levels would be based on official Seismic Hazard Maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect communities living near nuclear power plants, particularly those near closed plants or in earthquake-prone or densely populated areas. These communities could see radioactive waste removed sooner than under current policy. The bill would also impact the Department of Energy's operations by requiring it to follow specific criteria when scheduling waste pickups from nuclear facilities across the country.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1012, 119th Congress (2025). "Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1012

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