What does Preamble of Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978. The bill extends the authorization of a disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado. Authorization will continue until the site is filled to designed capacity.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026.

What does EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION. of Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 112(a)(1)(B) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978. The amendment strikes the phrase '`, or September 30, 2031, whichever comes first'' from the aforementioned section.

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Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: John Hickenlooper (D-CO)

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This bill extends the authorization for a uranium disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado, until the site reaches its designed capacity.
The bill removes a previous expiration date of September 30, 2031, from the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7811(In Committee)Official page

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