Introduced in House — H.R. 7811

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 7811

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 5, 2026

Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Ms. DeGette) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act.

Sec. 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.