H.R. 9197 — Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act

This section directs the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, to conduct a study within 90 days of enactment analyzing the practicability, benefits, costs, and risks of recycling spent nuclear fuel for commercial reactors, advanced reactors, and non-reactor uses; comparing recycling to the once-through fuel cycle; assessing siting approaches, regulatory gaps, and policy changes; and identifying impacts on affected communities. It requires submission of a public report of no more than 120 pages to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and specified House committees within one year of enactment.