H.R.8812

Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

Introduced·5/14/26

The Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 allows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use commercial-grade steel and concrete in.

The Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 mandates the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to initiate a rulemaking within 90 days of enactment, authorizing the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. This authorization can be overridden if the Commission determines that stricter material standards are necessary to address specific safety risks.

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History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.