S. 4005 — Introduced in Senate

II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4005 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2026Mr. 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026. 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.