# 119-hr-9658: Nuclear Regulatory Modernization Act of 2026

119-hr-9658, Nuclear Regulatory Modernization Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] (R-IN); status introduced (as of 2026-07-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9658
- Congress: 119
- Title: Nuclear Regulatory Modernization Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-25

## Summary

**Streamlining NRC licensing and authorizing at-risk construction for uranium enrichment plants.** This bill would expand the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's use of informal hearings and allow the Commission to issue construction or operating permits without a hearing if no affected person requests one after 30 days' notice. - Developers and investors: Would be allowed to begin construction of uranium enrichment facilities before receiving a final license under an "at-risk" model, subject to NRC oversight and the same terms used for other fuel cycle facilities. - Communities and other interested persons: Would keep the right to request hearings under section 189, but the NRC could rely more on informal adjudication and may dispense with the 30-day notice or a hearing for certain amendments that present no significant hazards. - NRC operations and policy: Would require the NRC to issue or revise regulations within 180 days to implement these changes and notes that actions should remain consistent with existing prohibitions on Russian uranium imports.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster NRC licensing and hearings: mixed, low. This bill would let the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issue construction permits, operating licenses, combined permits/licenses, or amendments without a hearing if no affected person asks for one. The NRC would have to give 30 days' notice and publish its intent once in the Federal Register before…
- Start building uranium enrichment plants: mixed, low. This bill would allow a company to start construction of a uranium enrichment facility before the NRC issues a license under sections 53 and 63. Pre-license construction would be treated the same as other fuel cycle facilities and remain subject to NRC regulation. The NRC would keep authority to re…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-9658 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9658)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9658 (as of 2026-07-25).