# House Passes Nuclear REFUEL Act

On November 9, 2026, the House passed the bipartisan Nuclear REFUEL Act by a 397–2 vote. The bill would clarify that certain nuclear fuel recycling facilities using uranium-transuranic mixed fuel are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under Part 70 rather than Part 50; it still requires Senate action before it can become law. For nuclear-sector contractors, the proposed licensing clarification could affect future facility planning and create demand for fuel-cycle design, licensing, and related services if enacted.

- Companies providing nuclear facility design or licensing services can assess whether their capabilities align with potential fuel-recycling projects that would fall under the clarified Part 70 framework.
- The bill has not completed the legislative process, so firms should treat related demand as contingent on Senate action and enactment rather than as a current procurement opportunity.
- The proposal concerns a specific licensing distinction for facilities using uranium-transuranic mixed fuel; contractors should evaluate their experience against that scope.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)
- U.S. Senate (Senate)
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

### Key Quotes
> The Nuclear REFUEL Act will help streamline nuclear licensing for nuclear fuel recycling facilities and foster increased growth for this critical component of our power generation base.
> — Bob Latta, Congressman

> Reusing spent nuclear fuel for emission-free power is a win for clean energy, a win for the environment, and a win for public health.
> — Scott Peters, Congressman

### Sources
- [
	Latta, Peters Applaud House Passage of Nuclear REFUEL Act
](https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=407914) - Latta House