Bills · HR 1636
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1636Energy
Securing our Radioactive Materials Act
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to reduce the risk of dangerous radioactive materials falling into the wrong hands, which could be used to create a 'dirty bomb' or other harmful devices. By requiring the NRC to consider the full socioeconomic consequences of a radiological event, it encourages more robust security decisions that protect communities and the economy.
If this bill becomes law, there will be stricter oversight, better tracking, and enhanced verification processes for certain radioactive materials, making them less vulnerable to theft or misuse. If it doesn't pass, existing security gaps identified by a government report may continue, leaving communities potentially more exposed to the risks associated with unsecured radioactive sources.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) must include socioeconomic consequences in its decision-making when setting security measures for radioactive materials.
This ensures the NRC considers the full societal and economic impact of a radiological incident, not just immediate physical harm, when determining security needs.
PROVISION 02
The NRC must immediately add all Category 3 licenses to the Web-based Licensing System and track all Category 3 sources in the National Source Tracking System.
This improves the government's ability to monitor who is authorized to possess and where these radioactive materials are located, closing potential security gaps.
PROVISION 03
The NRC must immediately require all vendors to verify the legitimacy of would-be purchasers' Category 3 licenses with the appropriate regulator.
This adds a critical safeguard to prevent the sale of radioactive materials to unauthorized individuals or entities.
PROVISION 04
The NRC must revise its guidelines, policies, and regulations within one year to implement the new security requirements.
This provision ensures that the changes mandated by the bill are formally incorporated into enforceable rules and procedures.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in House
FEB 26
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1636
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last actionFeb 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025
House BillHR 1636Energy
Securing our Radioactive Materials Act
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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