WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 4252, the WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026, aims to modify an existing law concerning the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Specifically, it seeks to extend the duration of economic assistance payments. Currently, these payments are authorized for a 14-year period. The bill proposes to change this authorization to continue through the fiscal year in which shipments of transuranic waste to or from WIPP are terminated.
The legislation primarily affects communities that receive economic assistance under the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act. By extending the payment period, it could provide continued economic support to these areas until the WIPP facility ceases operations related to transuranic waste. This bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered to be reported favorably without amendment by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on September 30, 2026.
Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 4252 do?
- This bill, S. 4252, the WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026, aims to modify an existing law concerning the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Specifically, it seeks to extend the duration of economic assistance payments. Currently, these payments are authorized for a 14-year period. The bill proposes to change this authorization to continue through the fiscal year in which shipments of transuranic waste to or from WIPP are terminated. The legislation primarily affects communities that receive economic assistance under the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act. By extending the payment period, it could provide continued economic support to these areas until the WIPP facility ceases operations related to transuranic waste. This bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered to be reported favorably without amendment by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Has S. 4252 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 4252 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S. 4252?
- S. 4252 was sponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM] (Democrat-NM), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4252?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (30 Sep 2026).
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