Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act
To update the role of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards in the licensing and oversight of nuclear reactor facilities, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9613, proposes to change the role of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). The ACRS is a group that provides advice on the safety and licensing of nuclear reactors. The changes aim to improve how the committee operates and how it oversees nuclear facilities. This would affect nuclear energy companies and safety regulators by updating the committee's responsibilities and procedures.
The bill was introduced on July 9, 2026, and has been referred to a subcommittee for further review. As of July 14, 2026, the subcommittee has held a meeting to consider and modify the bill. It was then forwarded to the full committee. This means the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process, and more discussions and votes will be needed before it could become law.
Recent actions include the bill being introduced and referred to both a subcommittee and the full committee for review. The next steps involve more detailed discussions and potential changes to the bill before it could be voted on by the full House.
