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Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8812| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2026
Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initiate a rulemaking within 90 days of enactment to authorize the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. The primary goal is to streamline construction processes by permitting more common materials for components that do not directly impact core safety functions. However, the NRC retains the authority to require stricter material standards if it determines that such standards are necessary to address a specific safety risk. This determination must be based on whether not using stricter standards would be contrary to the common defense and security, and the adequate protection of public health and safety, as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
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Timeline
May 14, 2026
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4529
Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety. Hearings held.
  • May 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4529
    Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety. Hearings held.

Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8812| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2026
This legislation mandates that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initiate a rulemaking within 90 days of enactment to authorize the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. The primary goal is to streamline construction processes by permitting more common materials for components that do not directly impact core safety functions. However, the NRC retains the authority to require stricter material standards if it determines that such standards are necessary to address a specific safety risk. This determination must be based on whether not using stricter standards would be contrary to the common defense and security, and the adequate protection of public health and safety, as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
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Timeline
May 14, 2026
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4529
Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety. Hearings held.
  • May 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4529
    Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety. Hearings held.
Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted