Bill · H.R. 9613· House(119-HR-9613)
Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act
- Introduced
- 7/9/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Diana Harshbarger
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act aims to update the role of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. This bill changes how the Committee is established and structured, limiting membership to a maximum of 15 people with diverse technical expertise. It outlines specific terms for members, allowing for up to two 4-year terms unless a compelling need for more service is determined by the Commission. The Committee's duties include reviewing license applications and advising on reactor hazards and safety standards upon request. Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for committee focus and ensures members receive per diem and travel compensation.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires that committee reports on license applications be made part of the public record.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
The bill enhances reactor safety oversight by requiring the committee to focus on safety-significant and novel reactor designs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Diverse Technical Expertise: The Committee will consist of up to 15 members representing a diverse background of technical expertise relevant to the Commission's mission (Section 2(a)(b)). This ensures that various technical perspectives are considered in reactor oversight.
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Focused Safety Oversight: The Committee is instructed to focus on issues that are safety significant, novel, and directly related to reactor design (Section s 2(a)(e)). This focus could help address important new safety issues.
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Public Transparency: Reports regarding the review of license applications must be made part of the record and made available to the public, unless security classifications prevent it (Section 2(a)(b)). This allows for public access to information regarding the review process.
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Efficient Operations: The Commission is tasked with maintaining policies to ensure efficient and timely action by the Committee (Section 2(a)(f)). This could lead to more timely reviews and coordination.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Committee Action: The Committee may only take actions, such as reviewing applications, if the Commission specifically requests them (Section 2(a)(g)). This means the Committee cannot act on its own initiative without a specific request from the Commission.
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
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4
- 7/14/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 7/9/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas