Contact Congress about S. 1111: ADVANCE Act of 2023
New nuclear projects could get faster and cheaper federal reviews. The bill also limits some fuel tied to Russia or China, funds mine cleanup on Tribal land, and supports workers and communities affected by nuclear changes.
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ADVANCE Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects nuclear companies, federal nuclear regulators, communities near nuclear or mining sites, and workers who may train for nuclear jobs. It could matter most for companies seeking advanced reactor licenses, places trying to reuse old coal or industrial sites, Tribal communities with abandoned mines, and towns dealing with nuclear plant closures.
Why this matters: New nuclear projects often face high review costs, long timelines, fuel supply questions, and unresolved waste issues. This bill would try to make reviews more predictable and strengthen U.S. fuel security. It would also direct money to workers and communities affected by nuclear energy, old mines, and plant closures. The results would depend on how agencies carry out the bill and how industry responds.
Key provisions in S. 1111
- Starting October 1, 2024, advanced reactor applicants would pay a capped hourly Nuclear Regulatory Commission review fee. The cap uses the direct salary and benefits rate for the Nuclear Reactor Safety Program.
- The bill creates prize payments that refund licensing costs for the first qualifying advanced reactors. The categories include first overall, first using fuel from spent fuel or depleted uranium, first integrated energy system, first flexible reactor for non-electric use, and first under a new technology-neutral framework.
- People or companies could not own or possess certain enriched uranium fuel made by entities tied to Russia or China without a license. A joint national security finding would be needed before any license involving that fuel could be approved.
- The bill tightens export licenses for certain nuclear fuels, reactors, and reprocessing equipment. The stricter rules apply to countries that have not adopted listed International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards or physical protection agreements.
- The bill extends the Price-Anderson Act from 2025 to 2045. That law sets the federal liability system for nuclear accidents.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1111
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 1111
- What is S. 1111?
- New nuclear projects could get faster and cheaper federal reviews. The bill also limits some fuel tied to Russia or China, funds mine cleanup on Tribal land, and supports workers and communities affected by nuclear changes.
- How do I support or oppose S. 1111?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 1111?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 1111 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
