American Enrichment Deployment Act
Sponsored By: Representative Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
In Committee
Summary
at-risk construction of uranium enrichment facilities would be allowed so companies could begin building before receiving a full NRC license. It would also require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue or revise implementing regulations within 180 days.
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- Developers of uranium enrichment facilities: would be permitted to commence construction before final licensing under the same terms that apply to other fuel cycle facilities, but they would proceed at their own risk.
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission: would have 180 days to issue or update rules to carry out the new at-risk construction regime and would retain authority to regulate construction and to deny licenses if applicants do not meet regulatory requirements.
- Local communities and interested parties: would keep the right to request hearings under section 189 of the Atomic Energy Act and to participate in licensing proceedings.
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Allow early uranium enrichment construction
This bill would let companies proposing uranium enrichment facilities begin construction before the NRC issues a license under sections 53 and 63. Construction would be allowed under the same terms and conditions that apply to other fuel-cycle facilities. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would have 180 days after enactment to write or update rules to carry out this change. The NRC would still be able to regulate construction, deny licenses for failure to meet requirements, and people affected would keep the right to a hearing under section 189 of the Atomic Energy Act.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
SC • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
WA • D
Sponsored 7/9/2026
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
IN • R
Sponsored 7/9/2026
Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]
IN • R
Sponsored 7/16/2026
Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
MA • D
Sponsored 8/27/2026
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
UT • R
Sponsored 9/1/2026
Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]
KY • R
Sponsored 9/10/2026
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