The CLEAN SMART Act of 2026 establishes a coordinated network among six major Department of Energy national laboratories to develop new technologies and methods for cleaning up nuclear waste and contaminated sites from defense activities. The bill creates a steering committee chaired by the Savannah River National Laboratory Director to conduct research and testing aimed at reducing cleanup costs, accelerating project timelines, and improving safety across federal nuclear remediation sites. The legislation authorizes $58 million annually for this Network's research activities and operations, and it requires the Department of Energy to develop a comprehensive Technology Development and Deployment Framework every two years to guide cleanup priorities. Additionally, the bill mandates that when cleanup projects encounter cost or schedule delays, site contractors must prepare corrective action plans subject to independent review by the Secretary of Energy, with findings reported to Congress to ensure accountability and prevent future overruns.
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