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Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act
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.
Summary
The bill amends the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 to extend authorization for a uranium mill tailings disposal site located in Mesa County, Colorado. The amendment removes a September 30, 2031 expiration date that previously limited the site's operational authorization. The disposal site will now be permitted to continue operating until it is filled to its designed capacity, rather than having its authorization expire on the previous deadline date.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
1 cosponsor
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Jeff Hurd’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP $99,650
- RDV CORPORATION $23,100
- SHAW CONSTRUCTION $18,600
- HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION $16,500
- WHEELER TRIGG O'DONNELL LLP $15,575
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Jeff Hurd → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Mar 5, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Mar 5, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
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.
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”.
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”. <all>
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