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Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act

Public Law 118-62 · H.R. 1042 · 118th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on May 13, 2024 · Energy

Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5)

Cosponsors (6): Rep. Robert Latta,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.

Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions.

However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 763Related bill

    Reduce Russian Uranium Imports Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.

  1. May 13, 2024Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 118-62.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. May 9, 2024FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. May 1, 2024FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Apr 30, 2024FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Dec 12, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  7. Dec 11, 2023FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1042.
  10. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  11. FloorFloor · Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Dec 1, 2023CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-296.
  14. May 24, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 21.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  16. May 12, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12 .
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  18. Feb 24, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
  19. Feb 14, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  20. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

No amendments to this bill are on record.

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.