# 119-hr-8812: Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

119-hr-8812, Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8812
- Congress: 119
- Title: Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Would allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety structures at nuclear power plants.** It would direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to start a rulemaking within 90 days after enactment to authorize that use while preserving a safety-based backstop tied to common defense, security, and public health. - Nuclear regulators: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would have to open a rulemaking within 90 days after enactment to authorize commercial-grade materials for non-safety-related structures. - Plant owners and builders: Would gain a clear pathway to use commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety parts of plants, widening construction options. - Local suppliers and supply chains: Could see increased demand if plants accept commercially available steel and concrete. - Public safety and defense: The NRC could still require stricter material standards when it finds a specific safety, defense, or security risk under 42 U.S.C. 2232(a).

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4] (D-MA), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Use local commercial materials at nuclear plants: mixed, medium. This bill would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to start a rulemaking within 90 days after enactment. The rulemaking would allow commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety structures at nuclear power plants. The NRC could still require stricter materials for particular safety or na…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8812 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8812)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8812 (as of 2026-09-21).