S. 5157, titled the “Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Energy to commission an independent study on new technologies and opportunities for recycling spent nuclear fuel. The study will analyze various aspects, including the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants smart people to look at ways to reuse old nuclear fuel instead of throwing it away, kind of like recycling. These experts will study if it's a good idea and if there are any risks, and then tell the government what they find out.