115th Congress
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
Purpose
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program.
Summary of Selected Provisions
- Directs the Department of Energy to undertake a program on the effects of low doses of radiation, and to engage with other agencies and stakeholder communities.
- Directs DOE to formulate a research plan identifying and prioritizing basic research needs in the field of low dose radiation.
- Authorizes funding of $20 million per year for the program, rising to $30 million in 2020.
Primary Sponsors
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SENATOR R-KS
Co-sponsors by Party
R
3
D
1
I
0
Actions
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02/13/2018Passed by House
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01/10/2018Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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12/18/2017Introduced in House