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Action Timeline
2026-03-05
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-03-05
Introduced in Senate
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.4005 pass?
S.4005 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
Who sponsored S.4005?
S.4005 was sponsored by John W. Hickenlooper (D-Colorado).
Full Bill Text
119 S4005 IS: Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-03-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4005 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2026 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Curtis , and Mr. Bennet ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026 . 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 .
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