Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Energy o conduct research relating to the development of innovative nuclear reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality, and affordability.
Specifically, the bill
expands the light water reactor sustainability program, which is focused on improving the economics, reliability, and safety of nuclear plants in order to maximize long-term operations; revises the advanced reactor fuels research and development program; and establishes specified programs of nuclear energy research, demonstration, and development.