Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Nov 2026): 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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
What this bill does
H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, proposes to change how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) handles certain applications for nuclear power plant permits and licenses. Specifically, it would allow the NRC to issue these permits and licenses without a public hearing if no party whose interests could be affected requests one. If a hearing is held, the bill directs the NRC to use informal adjudicatory procedures.
This bill would also modify the licensing process for uranium enrichment facilities. Under the proposed changes, the NRC would only be required to hold an adjudicatory hearing for these facilities if a party with a potentially affected interest requests it. The changes apply to both construction permits and operating licenses for nuclear power plants, as well as licensing for uranium enrichment facilities.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would be sent to the President for signature.
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Official summary
Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act
This bill expedites the process of reviewing certain uncontested permits and licenses for nuclear power plants (e.g., construction permits and operating licenses) by removing a requirement for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to hold a public hearing at the end of the process. The bill applies to the licenses and permits if a hearing has not been requested by a person whose interest may be affected. The bill also directs the NRC to use informal adjudicatory procedures if such a hearing is held.
Additionally, the bill directs the NRC to hold an adjudicatory hearing regarding the licensing of the construction and operation of a uranium enrichment facility only if the person whose interest may be affected by such construction and operation has requested the hearing.
Timeline
9 Nov 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5549 do?
- H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, proposes to change how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) handles certain applications for nuclear power plant permits and licenses. Specifically, it would allow the NRC to issue these permits and licenses without a public hearing if no party whose interests could be affected requests one. If a hearing is held, the bill directs the NRC to use informal adjudicatory procedures. This bill would also modify the licensing process for uranium enrichment facilities. Under the proposed changes, the NRC would only be required to hold an adjudicatory hearing for these facilities if a party with a potentially affected interest requests it. The changes apply to both construction permits and operating licenses for nuclear power plants, as well as licensing for uranium enrichment facilities. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would be sent to the President for signature.
- Has H.R. 5549 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5549. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5549?
- H.R. 5549 was sponsored by Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5549?
- 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. (9 Nov 2026).
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