H.R. 1534 (111^th): To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to jointly carry out a study on the use of thorium-liquid fueled nuclear reactors for naval power needs, and for other purposes.

Introduced:: Mar 16, 2009 (111^th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:: Rep. Joe Sestak [D-PA7]
Status:: Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on March 16, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced

Mar 16, 2009

Cosponsors: none

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House Armed Services

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Last updated Mar 16, 2009.
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3/16/2009--Introduced.

Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) to jointly carry out a study on the use of thorium-liquid fueled nuclear reactors for naval power needs under a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 which requires any new major combatant vessels for the U.S. strike force to be constructed with an integrated nuclear power system.

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Public Law 110-181:
H.R. 4986 (110th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

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122 Stat. 303

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H.R. 1534 (111th): To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to jointly carry out a study on the use of thorium-liquid fueled nuclear reactors for naval power needs, and for other purposes.