Nuclear Matters

For the last few months, we’ve been keeping you updated on H.R.3053, a bill pending in the House of Representatives that, if passed, will improve our options for storing used nuclear fuel. It already has crucial bipartisan support, but we need to urge House leadership to bring this bill to the House floor and vote on it NOW. Here’s what the bill does: It strengthens future storage options by allowing the federal government to partner with private storage facilities, which will boost jobs, local revenue, and overall increase options for storing used fuel; This bill will protect taxpayers by seeking to utilize the more than $40 billion that ratepayers have already contributed to the nuclear waste fund, while reducing the hundreds of millions annually paid by taxpayers and used to settle lawsuits due to government inaction; And finally, it empowers states and local communities to work with the federal government to ensure the storage solutions are beneficial for everyone involved. Send a tweet to your legislator to urge House leadership to bring H.R.3053 to the floor for a VOTE! As a Nuclear Matters advocate, we need your help to support the nuclear industry every chance we get. Together we can protect our nuclear energy future. Thank you for your continued support!