Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

House Bill

H.R. 7811

119th Congress

Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Hurd

R - CO

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would allow a radioactive waste disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado to continue operating beyond its current authorization deadline until it reaches full capacity. The site handles uranium mill tailings—radioactive waste left over from processing uranium ore—and the extension would ensure waste disposal operations can continue without interruption. Currently, the site's authorization may expire before all designated waste can be properly disposed of.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

This bill would allow a radioactive waste disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado to continue operating beyond its current authorization deadline until it reaches full capacity. The site handles uranium mill tailings—radioactive waste left over from processing

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This bill would allow a radioactive waste disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado to continue operating beyond its current authorization deadline until it reaches full capacity. The site handles uranium mill tailings—radioactive waste left over from processing uranium ore—and the extension would ensure waste disposal operations can continue without interruption. Currently, the site's authorization may expire before all designated waste can be properly disposed of.

Bill Number: 7811
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act
Bill Number: 7811
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would allow a radioactive waste disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado to continue operating beyond its current authorization deadline until it reaches full capacity. The site handles uranium mill tailings—radioactive waste left over from processing uranium ore—and the extension would ensu

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow a radioactive waste disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado to continue operating beyond its current authorization deadline until it reaches full capacity. The site handles uranium mill tailings—radioactive waste left over from processing uranium ore—and the extension would ensure waste disposal operations can continue without interruption. Currently, the site's authorization may expire before all designated waste can be properly disposed of.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the operating authorization for a Mesa County, Colorado radioactive waste disposal facility until it's completely full, rather than setting a fixed expiration date
Addresses disposal of uranium mill tailings, which are radioactive waste materials from uranium mining and processing operations
Prevents potential gaps in waste disposal capacity that could affect cleanup efforts at contaminated sites across the region
Modifies the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978, a federal law that regulates the safe disposal of radioactive mining waste
Affects ongoing environmental remediation projects that depend on having an authorized disposal location for hazardous materials

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects Mesa County residents living near the disposal site, environmental cleanup contractors, and communities with uranium contamination awaiting remediation. By ensuring the facility can operate until full capacity, it provides certainty for long-term cleanup projects and prevents radioactive waste from being stranded without a proper disposal location. The extension could affect local economic activity tied to remediation work and ensures continued safe management of hazardous materials in western Colorado.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7811, 119th Congress (2026). "Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7811

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