H.R.8969

Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act

Introduced·5/21/26

Realigns nuclear forensics and attribution activities from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration.

The Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act moves nuclear forensics and attribution activities from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration. It establishes the National Nuclear Forensics Center within the Administration, tasked with coordinating federal nuclear forensics and attribution activities. The Act also repeals the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act and makes conforming amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 22

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.