119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7811


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.


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”.