Bills · HR 6037
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6037Energy
To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project.
INTRO NOV 12· LAST ACTION NOV 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the ongoing challenge of cleaning up dangerous nuclear waste, a critical environmental and public health concern. The West Valley site contains highly hazardous materials, and continued cleanup is essential to prevent environmental contamination and protect nearby communities from radiation exposure.
If this bill becomes law, the West Valley Demonstration Project will receive a significant boost in resources and an extended timeline, allowing the cleanup to progress more effectively and reach completion. If it doesn't pass, the project's current funding authorization would expire after fiscal year 2026, potentially halting or severely slowing down vital cleanup efforts, which could leave radioactive waste unmanaged for longer and pose a greater long-term risk to the environment and public.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill extends the authorization for the West Valley Demonstration Project for an additional 11 fiscal years.
This ensures the critical nuclear waste cleanup work can continue beyond its current expiration date of 2026.
PROVISION 02
It increases the annual funding authorization for the project from $75 million to $150 million per year.
This provides significantly more financial resources to potentially accelerate or expand hazardous waste cleanup activities.
PROVISION 03
The new funding authorization period is set for fiscal years 2027 through 2037.
This establishes a clear, long-term financial commitment and timeline for the project's future operations.
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R· New York
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 12
Introduced in House
NOV 12
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6037
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 12, 2025
Last actionNov 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025
House BillHR 6037Energy
To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project.
INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 12, 2025
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READING
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