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Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced
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.
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- 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).
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Use local commercial materials at nuclear plants
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 national-security risks under the Atomic Energy Act. Plant owners, construction contractors, and suppliers would be most directly affected. Any effects on construction costs or electricity prices would depend on the NRC's final rules.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
MA • D
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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