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Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
In Committee
Summary
Authorize commercial-grade steel and concrete for certain non-safety nuclear plant structures. The bill would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to begin a rulemaking within 90 days to permit those materials in non-safety-related structures, while allowing the Commission to impose stricter standards when needed for safety or common defense and security under the Atomic Energy Act.
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- Nuclear plant owners and operators: Would be able to seek NRC approval to use commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety structures, expanding acceptable material options.
- Suppliers and construction firms: Commercial-grade steel and concrete would become eligible for some plant projects, creating new procurement opportunities.
- Regulators and public safety: The NRC must justify any stricter material standards by safety risk or national defense as defined in the Atomic Energy Act, so safety oversight remains the controlling standard.
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Bill Overview
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Allow commercial materials at nuclear plants
This bill would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to start rulemaking within 90 days of enactment. The rulemaking would let the NRC authorize commercial-grade steel and concrete for non-safety structures at nuclear plants. The NRC would still be able to impose stricter material standards when needed to address a specific safety risk. The bill text does not provide new funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
WY • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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