The Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2026 terminates the decades-long licensing process for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nevada and permanently prohibits the Department of Energy from reconsidering the site for this purpose. The bill affects Nevada residents, nuclear waste management policy, and the future of the proposed repository project. Within 180 days of enactment, the Office of Management and Budget must submit a study to Congress examining alternative economic uses for the Yucca Mountain site, including defense facilities, renewable energy development, and scientific research. The legislation also requires the Department of Energy to take steps to reclaim the site and address any environmental damage caused by previous characterization activities.
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