American Enrichment Deployment Act
To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to update the licensing procedures for uranium enrichment facilities to enable the timely, safe deployment of such facilities, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9612, aims to change the rules for licensing uranium enrichment facilities, which are places that process uranium for energy and other uses. The goal is to make it easier and safer to set up new facilities. The bill is sponsored by a mix of Democrats and Republicans, including Kim Schrier, Victoria Spartz, Russell Fry, and Erin Houchin.
The bill would mainly affect companies and organizations that want to build or expand uranium enrichment facilities. By updating the licensing rules, the bill hopes to speed up the process and ensure safety standards are met. This could help meet the growing demand for nuclear energy while keeping safety top priority.
HB9612 was introduced on July 9, 2026, and has already been referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A subcommittee considered and marked up the bill on July 14, 2026, forwarding it to the full committee by a voice vote. This means the bill is still in the early stages of review and discussion.
