Securing our Radioactive Materials Act
United States119th CongressHR-1636House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 26, 2025
Summary
This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to implement specific actions to strengthen security measures for radioactive materials, addressing risks identified in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The legislation mandates that the NRC incorporate socioeconomic consequences into its decision-making for setting security measures. Furthermore, it requires immediate action for Category 3 licenses and sources , including adding all Category 3 licenses to the Web-based Licensing System and tracking all Category 3 sources in the National Source Tracking System. Vendors must also verify the legitimacy of purchasers' Category 3 licenses with the appropriate regulator. The NRC is directed to revise all applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations within one year of enactment to carry out these new requirements.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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