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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2026
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American Enrichment Deployment Act
This bill allows for the construction of a uranium enrichment facility before a license is issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Under current law, a license is required from the NRC prior to the construction of a uranium enrichment facility. Under the bill, uranium enrichment facilities are allowed to be constructed under the same terms and conditions applicable to other fuel cycle facilities (i.e., uranium conversion and fuel fabrication facilities). Such facilities must be licensed by the NRC to process and handle special nuclear material and source material.
NRC must issue or revise regulations to carry out this bill not later than 180 days after enactment.
People & committees
Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · R–SC
Legislative record
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 772.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-875.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-875.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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