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Proposed Changes to Nuclear Waste Management and Funding

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6353

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6353 proposes updates to federal nuclear waste management laws, including extending funding authorizations for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and the West Valley Demonstration Project. It also modifies the authorization timeline for the .

Why it matters

This amendment adjusts the duration and funding levels for federal nuclear waste cleanup and storage programs, specifically doubling the annual authorization for the West Valley Demonstration Project to $150 million through 2037.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Department of Energy

The agency is responsible for the management of the nuclear waste sites and projects impacted by these funding and authorization changes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment change about the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)?

It removes the 14-year limit on economic assistance payments, allowing them to continue until waste shipments to or from the facility are terminated.

How much funding is proposed for the West Valley Demonstration Project?

The amendment proposes $150 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2037, doubling the previous $75 million annual authorization.

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Extension of Nuclear Waste Funding

The amendment shifts from fixed-term authorizations to open-ended or significantly extended timelines for nuclear waste management projects.

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant West Valley Demonstration Project

Connected Entities

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand and 3 more

OrganizationWaste Isolation Pilot Plant“Subject of economic assistance and payment reauthorizations.”Map →

PersonMr. Schumer“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

PersonMrs. Gillibrand“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationWest Valley Demonstration Project“Subject of increased funding authorization.”Map →

PersonMr. Heinrich“Lead sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

PersonHickenlooper“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

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