Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026
Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety. Hearings held.
Summary
The bill orders the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to begin a rulemaking process within 90 days to allow commercial‑grade steel and concrete in non‑safety‑related structures at nuclear power plants. The Commission may still require stricter material standards if it finds a specific safety risk. The measure is intended to lower construction costs and enable use of locally sourced materials while keeping safety oversight.
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