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Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-9084| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Kathy Castor

Kathy Castor

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance transparency regarding the Department of Energy's (DOE) oversight of specific nuclear facilities. It mandates that the Secretary of Energy publicly announce, within 24 hours, any alterations to directives or safety standards pertaining to covered DOE nuclear facilities by posting them on a publicly accessible website. These announcements must include a clear summary of how the relevant directive or safety standard was modified. Additionally, the bill requires the public posting of any preliminary or final documented safety analysis for these facilities within 24 hours of issuance, including the analysis itself, though commercially sensitive information may be redacted. The Secretary must also announce, within 24 hours, any agreements to authorize a covered DOE nuclear facility, providing information on any conditions applied to such agreements. Furthermore, an annual report detailing all authorization activities for covered DOE nuclear facilities from the previous calendar year must be submitted to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by January 31 each year.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • July 14, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 14, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Energy

Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-9084| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill aims to enhance transparency regarding the Department of Energy's (DOE) oversight of specific nuclear facilities. It mandates that the Secretary of Energy publicly announce, within 24 hours, any alterations to directives or safety standards pertaining to covered DOE nuclear facilities by posting them on a publicly accessible website. These announcements must include a clear summary of how the relevant directive or safety standard was modified. Additionally, the bill requires the public posting of any preliminary or final documented safety analysis for these facilities within 24 hours of issuance, including the analysis itself, though commercially sensitive information may be redacted. The Secretary must also announce, within 24 hours, any agreements to authorize a covered DOE nuclear facility, providing information on any conditions applied to such agreements. Furthermore, an annual report detailing all authorization activities for covered DOE nuclear facilities from the previous calendar year must be submitted to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by January 31 each year.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • July 14, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 14, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Kathy Castor

Kathy Castor

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

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