Russian Uranium Import Ban Approved by US House - Bloomberg
Russian Uranium Import Ban Approved by US House - Bloomberg
US House Approves Russian Uranium Import Ban
- Senate seen supporting measure, faces better prospects in 2024
- Ban could increase cost of enriched uranium as much as 20%
A truck carries containers with low-enriched uranium to be used as fuel for nuclear reactors, on a port in St. Petersburg, Russia. Photographer: Dmitry Lovetsky/AP Photo
The US House voted Monday to approve legislation that would bar the importation of enriched Russian uranium, sending the measure to the Senate where it has support but limited time for passage this year.
The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, which was approved by voice vote, would bar Russian uranium imports 90 days after enactment while allowing a temporary waiver until January 2028.
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