Bills · HR 4136
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4136Energy
NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 25· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to give the public a stronger voice in nuclear power decisions, which often have significant local and national impacts on safety, environment, and economy. Currently, participating in complex regulatory processes like those at the NRC can be expensive and confusing, limiting who can effectively engage. If this bill becomes law, it could reduce these barriers by providing support and potentially covering costs, leading to more diverse perspectives and potentially better-informed decisions on nuclear energy issues.
Without this bill, public participation in NRC matters would likely remain more challenging and inaccessible for many, especially those without significant financial resources or legal expertise. By establishing a dedicated office and allowing for compensation of participation costs, the bill could enhance transparency and accountability within the NRC, ensuring that decisions reflect a broader range of concerns beyond just industry interests.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
This creates a dedicated body within the NRC whose sole focus is to facilitate public involvement in nuclear regulatory processes.
PROVISION 02
Requires the new office to provide educational, legal, and technical guidance and assistance to the public for participating in NRC proceedings.
This aims to lower the knowledge and resource barriers that often prevent ordinary citizens from effectively engaging with complex regulatory bodies.
PROVISION 03
Allows the NRC to compensate individuals for reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and other costs of participating in significant proceedings, if their involvement substantially contributed to a successful outcome and they face significant financial hardship.
This provision could significantly reduce financial barriers, enabling more diverse public voices to be heard without incurring prohibitive costs.
PROVISION 04
Ensures the independence of the Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the NRC.
This helps guarantee that the office can effectively advocate for the public interest without undue influence from other parts of the Commission.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
25
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 25
Introduced in House
JUN 25
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4136
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 25, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025
House BillHR 4136Energy
NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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