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Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026

6/2/2026, 4:40 PM

Summary of Bill S 4529

The bill, "A bill to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, and for other purposes," designated as S. 4529 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 14, 2026, aims to mandate the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to permit the utilization of commercial-grade steel and concrete for structures that are not related to safety within nuclear power plants.

Current Status of Bill S 4529

Bill S 4529 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2026. Bill S 4529 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 14, 2026.  Bill S 4529's most recent activity was Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety. Hearings held. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4529

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4529

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4529

A bill to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, and for other purposes.

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