This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to implement specific actions to strengthen security measures for radioactive materials, addressing risks identified in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The legislation mandates that the NRC incorporate socioeconomic consequences into its decision-making for setting security measures. Furthermore, it requires immediate action for Category 3 licenses and sources , including adding all Category 3 licenses to the Web-based Licensing System and tracking all Category 3 sources in the National Source Tracking System. Vendors must also verify the legitimacy of purchasers' Category 3 licenses with the appropriate regulator. The NRC is directed to revise all applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations within one year of enactment to carry out these new requirements.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy
Securing our Radioactive Materials Act
USA119th CongressHR-1636| House
| Updated: 2/26/2025
This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to implement specific actions to strengthen security measures for radioactive materials, addressing risks identified in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The legislation mandates that the NRC incorporate socioeconomic consequences into its decision-making for setting security measures. Furthermore, it requires immediate action for Category 3 licenses and sources , including adding all Category 3 licenses to the Web-based Licensing System and tracking all Category 3 sources in the National Source Tracking System. Vendors must also verify the legitimacy of purchasers' Category 3 licenses with the appropriate regulator. The NRC is directed to revise all applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations within one year of enactment to carry out these new requirements.