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Congress set to pass year-end funding bill

December 22, 2020, 12:08PMNuclear News

The final text of the approximately 5,600-page Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 was released on December 22. While the timing of final passage is still fluid, the Senate was expected to approve it and send it on to President Trump to sign into law, according to John Starkey, American Nuclear Society government relations director.

Below are some key funding highlights from the legislation pertaining to nuclear energy.

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DOE-NE’s handling of failed CFPP: Audit’s key takeaways

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NRC proposed rule for licensing reactors authorized by DOE, DOD

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Mark your calendar for the 2026 ANS Annual Conference

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Congress set to pass year-end funding bill

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