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HR 466119th CongressIntroduced
Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
Introduced: Nov 4, 2025
Economy & TaxesEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Energy secure written, binding agreements from state governors, local governments, and Indian tribes before allocating funds for nuclear waste repositories, emphasizing informed consent and collaborative decision-making.
Key Points
- 1Requires written consent from state governors, local governments, and Indian tribes for repository expenditures.
- 2Agreements must be binding and unalterable without mutual consent.
- 3Prohibits spending from the Nuclear Waste Fund until all required approvals are obtained.
Impact Areas
State governmentsLocal communities near repositoriesAffected Indian tribesNuclear energy industryFederal budget allocation processes
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Nov 5, 2025