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H.R. 9084

Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act

Latest action: 2026-11-09: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Latta objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.Bill on Congress.gov ↗

In plain English

The following analysis is based on draft bill text that was made available by the House of Representatives and may differ from the bill text as introduced. Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to report actions related to its authorization of DOE nuclear facilities and other related DOE actions on a public website within 72 hours of those authorizations or actions occurring.  Specifically, DOE must post information about agreements to authorize nuclear facilities that fall under Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3. Hazard categories are based on the radioactive material inventories of the facilities and the potential consequences to the public, workers, and the environment. Hazard Category 1 represents the highest potential consequence. DOE must also post a summary of any actions it took to alter a directive or safety standard relating to such facilities. Further, DOE must post any preliminary documented safety analysis or documented safety analysis that it issues for such facilities. A preliminary documented safety analysis  means documentation prepared in connection with the design and constructio

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