United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 9613 — Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

This bill reforms the Nuclear Advisory Committee's structure and operations.

The Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act aims to change how the Nuclear Advisory Committee functions. It seeks to improve its effectiveness and responsiveness to nuclear energy issues.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the structure and operational procedures of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards and modifies the licensing review process for nuclear reactor facilities.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2039

    There is → (a) Establishment.--There is

    Changes the introductory wording of the section to specify the establishment of the committee.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2039

    (referred to in this section as the `Committee').

    Adds a definition for referring to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards in the section.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2039

    consisting of → shall consist of

    Alters the phrasing regarding the composition of the committee.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2039

    and all that follows → a maximum of 15 members, to be appointed by the Commission, who shall represent a diverse background of technical expertise relevant to the mission of the Commission.

    Specifies the membership criteria and expertise required for the committee members.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2039

    (c) Terms.--

    Introduces a new subsection that addresses the terms for committee members.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2039

    The Commission → Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Commission

    Clarifies the terms under which the Commission may appoint members.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2039

    (d) Committee Actions.--The Committee shall take the following actions:

    Details the responsibilities and actions required of the committee.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2232

    Review by Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards.--The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards established under section 29 shall--

    Adds a specified review section to clarify the actions of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2203

    members of the General Advisory committee established pursuant to section 26 and the

    Removes specific references to the General Advisory Committee.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2203

    sections 281, 283, or 284 → sections 203, 205, or 207

    Updates the references to the applicable statutes governing member compensation.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2242

    Safeguards required by section 182 b.; → Safeguards submitted under section 182 b. (if applicable);

    Clarifies the conditions under which safeguards should be submitted relevant to temporary operating licenses.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2242

    and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff's first supplement to the report prepared in response to the report of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for the facility → , and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff's first supplement to the report prepared in response to the report of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for the facility (if applicable)

    Specifies conditions under which certain reports apply to temporary operating licenses.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  5. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  6. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9613?
HR 9613 is sponsored by Harshbarger, Diana (Republican) and Goldman, Craig A. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9613?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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