S. 101: Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-15 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] |
| Policy area | Energy |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-15):
Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from using the Nuclear Waste Fund for certain activities related to radioactive waste disposal unless DOE has entered into a written agreement for a repository with (1) the governor of the state in which the proposed repository will be located, (2) affected local governments, (3) local governments contiguous to the affected local governments if spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste will be transported through them for disposal at the repository, and (4) affected Indian tribes.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 101 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 101?
S. 101 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 101 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).