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119-hr-1636119th Congress

Securing our Radioactive Materials Act

Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Introduced

Summary

Strengthen security for radioactive materials. This bill would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to factor socioeconomic consequences into its security decisions and to immediately tighten tracking and vendor verification for Category 3 radioactive sources and licenses.

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  • NRC decisionmaking: Would require the NRC to incorporate socioeconomic consequences when setting security measures for radioactive materials.
  • Category 3 holders and vendors: All Category 3 licenses would be added to the Web-based Licensing System and all Category 3 sources would be tracked in the National Source Tracking System. Vendors would have to verify purchasers' Category 3 licenses with the appropriate regulator.
  • Regulatory timeline: The NRC would have 1 year after enactment to revise any guidelines, policies, and regulations needed to implement these changes.
  • Public safety focus: The changes aim to address radiological security risks highlighted in a GAO report and reduce the risk that radioactive materials could be misused in attacks.

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Tighter tracking for radioactive sources

The bill would direct the NRC to weigh social and economic harm when it sets security rules. If enacted, all Category 3 licenses would be added to the NRC web licensing system right away. All Category 3 sources would be tracked in the National Source Tracking System. Vendors would need to verify buyers’ Category 3 licenses with the proper regulator before selling. The NRC would update related rules and guidance within 1 year of enactment. If passed, this could lower the risk of theft or misuse, improving community safety.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 5/6/2025

Roll Call Votes

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