Introduced in Senate — S. 4005

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 4005

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 5, 2026

Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Curtis, and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026.

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.