Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

Jeff Hurd

Republican · CO · Representative

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• Diana DeGette (D-CO-1)Original· 2026-03-05

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-03-05

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This bill would reauthorize federal programs related to containing and managing energy-related risks or hazards, likely focusing on nuclear waste storage, oil spill prevention, or similar containment infrastructure. The legislation would extend funding and authority for existing containment initiatives that have expired or are set to expire, affecting energy companies, government agencies, and potentially communities near energy facilities. By reauthorizing these programs, Congress would maintain oversight and resources for protecting public safety and the environment from energy-related accidents or leaks.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7811 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7811 To amend the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado, until the site is filled to designed capacity. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2026 Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Ms. DeGette) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado, until the site is filled to designed capacity. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION. Section 112(a)(1)(B) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7922(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking ``, or September 30, 2031, whichever comes first''. <all>

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