Energy Subcommittee Markup

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Energy Subcommittee held a markup session on July 15, 2026, to consider six bipartisan bills aimed at improving the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) licensing process and enhancing Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear reporting. Key legislation discussed included the Nuclear Refuel Act, the American Enrichment Deployment Act, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, the Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act, the NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act, and the Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act. These bills focus on streamlining licensing procedures for nuclear fuel cycle facilities, increasing transparency, aligning pay to retain NRC staff, and supporting domestic nuclear fuel production to bolster national security and energy reliability. Several amendments were adopted to clarify provisions and improve implementation. The subcommittee emphasized maintaining safety and transparency while reducing regulatory burdens to accelerate nuclear energy deployment. All bills were approved and forwarded to the full committee for further consideration.