HM 1423 Summary

• Stop increases in the federal loan guarantee program for new nuclear reactors and rescind remaining funds
• Eliminate funding for mixed oxide plutonium fuel plants
• Support energy efficiency and renewable energy sources while funding nuclear waste immobilization
• Enact a moratorium by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on nuclear waste operations until safe transport and storage methods are established and existing plants can be secured against terrorist attacks
• Increase funding for environmental cleanup programs and direct the Department of Energy to comply with all cleanup agreements and legacy management requirements
• Authorize a nationwide study by the National Security Council, CIA, Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, and Department of Homeland Security on the best energy mix for national security