Kinzinger Introduces US-Vietnam Nuclear Energy Cooperation Resolution

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Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) along with Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY) today introduced H. J. Res. 116, a resolution of approval that would advance a nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Vietnam. The Section 123 agreement would allow the export of US nuclear reactor technology and material to Vietnam. The United States has Section 123 agreements with more than 20 other countries, creating and sustaining a nuclear export market that results in high paid American jobs and ensuring safe nuclear technology use around the world.

"The United States has a proud history of exporting our safe and reliable nuclear technology to trusted partners around the world," said Kinzinger. "This resolution ensures the Congress remains engaged in the nuclear trade agreements and promotes improved diplomacy between our governments."

The US and Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2010, paving the way for a bilateral nuclear cooperation agreement. On May 6, 2014, both countries signed the agreement, which was then sent to Congress for review and approval. Should Kinzinger's resolution pass the House, it would grant approval from lower chamber, sending the measure to the Senate as the final step in the review process.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger is a member of the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Energy and Commerce. He is Co-Chair of the House Nuclear Working Group and represents a district containing four nuclear power plants, the most of any congressional district in the country.

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