Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

Byron Donalds

Republican · FL · Representative

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• Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-4)Original· 2026-05-14

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-14

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would let nuclear power plants use cheaper, standard commercial-grade steel and concrete in parts of their structures that aren't directly related to safety systems, rather than requiring the more expensive specialized materials currently mandated. This change would apply to non-critical building components and could reduce construction and maintenance costs for nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would need to approve this new approach.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8812 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8812 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. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2026 Mr. Donalds (for himself and Mr. Auchincloss) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL 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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. USE OF COMMERCIAL-GRADE STEEL AND CONCRETE. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the ``Commission'') shall initiate a rulemaking that authorizes the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non- safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, unless, subject to subsection (b), the Commission determines that stricter material standards are necessary to address a specific safety risk. (b) Determination.--The Commission may make a determination under subsection (a) that stricter material standards are necessary to address a specific safety risk if the Commission determines that not using a stricter material standard would be contrary to the common defense and security and adequate protection of the public health and safety (within the meaning of section 182 a. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2232(a))). <all>

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