Nuclear safety advisers would have a smaller, more defined role in reactor reviews. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would decide when to ask them for most license reviews and safety advice. Their reports would go into the public record unless security rules keep them secret.
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Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Latest action on H.R. 9613: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the ACRS, reactor license applicants, and communities near nuclear reactors. The NRC would have more control over when the advisory group reviews reactor licenses and safety issues. Committee members would face clearer size, skill, chair, pay, travel, and term rules. License applicants could see a more focused review process. Nearby communities and other members of the public could see ACRS reports when the law allows them to be released.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes when outside experts review nuclear reactor safety questions. Today, expert advice can shape licensing and safety decisions. Under this bill, the NRC would decide when to ask for most ACRS work. That could make reviews more focused and timely. It could also reduce automatic independent review in some cases. The effect would depend on how often the NRC asks the committee to review hard safety questions.
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Officially: Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act
Nuclear safety advisers would have a smaller, more defined role in reactor reviews. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would decide when to ask them for most license reviews and safety advice. Their reports would go into the public record unless security rules keep them secret.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (7/9/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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