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Securing our Radioactive Materials Act

USA119th CongressHR-1636| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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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.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted