To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · May 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. The agency must initiate a rulemaking process within 90 days of the bill's enactment to authorize this change, though it can maintain stricter standards if it determines that doing so is necessary to protect public health, safety, or national security. This legislation would affect nuclear power plant operators and construction companies by potentially reducing material costs and construction timelines for structures that do not directly impact reactor safety. The bill contains no specific funding appropriations or extended implementation timelines beyond the initial 90-day rulemaking requirement.
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