Bill · H.R. 6665· House(119-HR-6665)
Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Restriction Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Nehls
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Restriction Act of 2025 aims to prohibit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from issuing specific licenses for nuclear waste. It restricts the interim storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste to either facilities with an operating civilian nuclear power reactor or federally owned interim storage facilities. Additionally, it prohibits long-term storage or permanent disposal at any facility that is not a federally owned repository. The bill also mandates that any existing licenses that meet these prohibited criteria be deemed null and void upon enactment.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill centralizes the authority of nuclear waste storage by restricting it primarily to federally owned facilities or specific reactor sites.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill limits the types of facilities allowed to store radioactive waste to reduce public health and safety threats.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
Restricting radioactive waste storage to specific federal or reactor-adjacent sites may reduce risks to broader urban populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Health and Safety: The bill notes that the transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste pose significant threats to the health and safety of the public (Section 2(a)(6)). By restricting where these materials can be stored, the bill addresses the need for stable long-term facilities and proper oversight to ensure public safety (Section 2(a)(7)).
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Restriction of Private Storage: The act limits interim storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste to specific locations: facilities with an operating civilian nuclear power reactor or federally owned interim storage facilities (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Regulation of Long-Term Disposal: The bill ensures that long-term storage or permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste can only occur at a federally owned repository (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Nullification of Existing Licenses: Any current license that authorizes interim storage at a facility other than an operating reactor site or a federally owned facility will be deemed null and void upon the enactment of this Act (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas