What does Preamble of Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, and for other purposes,' aims to modify regulations concerning the materials used in nuclear power plant construction. The bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to permit the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in structures deemed non-safety-related at nuclear power plants. The bill was introduced by Mr. Donalds and Mr. Auchincloss and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026.

What does USE OF COMMERCIAL-GRADE STEEL AND CONCRETE. of Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to initiate a rulemaking process within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The rulemaking aims to authorize the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. The NRC may determine stricter material standards are necessary if it finds that not using them would be contrary to the common defense and security or public health and safety. The determination regarding stricter standards must consider the meaning of section 182a of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

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Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Byron Donalds (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must initiate a rulemaking process within 90 days to authorize this material usage.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission can impose stricter material standards if it determines doing so is necessary for national security, public health, or safety.

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