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INSPECT Act of 2025
8/6/2025, 5:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4809
The bill titled "To assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 29, 2025. The bill aims to establish a framework for assigning resident inspectors to specific commercial nuclear power plants in order to oversee and conduct inspections related to decommissioning activities and the transfer of spent nuclear fuel.
Congressional Summary of HR 4809
Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers Act of 2025 or the INSPECT Act of 2025
This bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to assign a resident inspector to each commercial nuclear power plant that has permanently ceased operation. The inspector must (1) conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities, and (2) remain at the plant until all fuel is transferred from its spent fuel pools to dry storage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4809
Bill HR 4809 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4809 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4809's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 29, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4809
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4809
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4809
To assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities.
To assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities.
Comments
Nicholas Doyle
891
9 months ago
Not a fan of it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4809
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