Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2026
Latest action (24 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2026 would end the licensing process for a proposed repository at the Yucca Mountain site. It would also repeal parts of existing law related to the Yucca Mountain project. Additionally, the Secretary of Energy would be required to reclaim the site and mitigate environmental impacts from past activities.
The bill affects the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Secretary of Energy, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget would be required to conduct a study on alternative uses for the Yucca Mountain site, such as defense activities, renewable energy development, or scientific research, and submit this study to Congress and the public within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 24, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it has just been introduced, it will next go through the committee process, where it could be amended or voted upon before potentially moving to the full House for consideration.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10143 do?
- The Jobs, Not Waste Act of 2026 would end the licensing process for a proposed repository at the Yucca Mountain site. It would also repeal parts of existing law related to the Yucca Mountain project. Additionally, the Secretary of Energy would be required to reclaim the site and mitigate environmental impacts from past activities. The bill affects the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Secretary of Energy, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget would be required to conduct a study on alternative uses for the Yucca Mountain site, such as defense activities, renewable energy development, or scientific research, and submit this study to Congress and the public within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 24, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it has just been introduced, it will next go through the committee process, where it could be amended or voted upon before potentially moving to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10143 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Aug 2026, H.R. 10143 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10143?
- H.R. 10143 was sponsored by Rep. Susie Lee [D-NV3] (Democrat-NV), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10143?
- Introduced (24 Aug 2026).
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