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Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8812 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
May 14, 2026

What it does

The Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to initiate a rulemaking process allowing the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 14, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 14, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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