Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 4529
Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026
Refreshed 6 h ago
Introduced 2026-05-14Topic: energy · infrastructure utilitiesSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to start writing a rule within 90 days of the law taking effect. The rule would allow commercial-grade steel and concrete to be used in parts of nuclear power plants that are not related to safety. The Commission could keep stricter material standards for a specific safety risk if it finds that not using them would be contrary to the common defense and security and adequate protection of public health and safety.
Sponsors
- Cynthia M. Lummis Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Senate | Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety. Hearings held. | refer |
| 2026-05-14 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | refer |
| 2026-05-14 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |