Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025

This bill requires the Secretary of Energy, through the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, to begin a study within 90 days on recycling spent nuclear fuel into usable fuel for reactors and other uses, such as medical and space applications. The study would compare recycling with the current practice of using fuel once and storing it, look at different ways to site recycling facilities, and identify communities affected by current storage. It would also review gaps in federal rules and definitions for radioactive waste and possible federal and state policy changes. Within one year, the Secretary must send a public report of up to 120 pages to several congressional committees.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Ted Cruz Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors