Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7811

Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

Uranium Waste Disposal: Extending Colorado Site Use

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.

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Part of: Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act

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This bill, called the Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act, changes the rules for a specific radioactive waste site in Mesa County, Colorado. Currently, the law says the site must stop taking waste by September 30, 2031, even if it still has plenty of room left.
The new plan would allow the site to stay open until it is completely full. This ensures that leftover waste from old uranium mines and processing plants has a safe, permanent place to go without the government having to find and build a brand-new disposal location before it is necessary.
Uranium mill tailings are the sandy waste left over after uranium is removed from rocks. Because this waste is radioactive, it must be buried in specially designed pits to keep it from blowing away in the wind or leaking into the local water supply.
By removing the 2031 deadline, the bill helps Colorado communities finish cleaning up old industrial sites. It provides a long-term, predictable solution for managing hazardous materials that could pose a health risk to nearby residents if they are not properly contained.

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Mar 5, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 5, 2026

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Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHR 7811

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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