House Republicans Pass Multiple Bills Unleashing Nuclear Energy Across the United States

November 11, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Rep. Stutzman (IN-03) applauded House Republicans for passing several bipartisan bills that will make nuclear energy more available and accessible nationwide. They are as follows: H.R. 3978 – “To amend the definition of ‘production facility’ in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude an equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements” H.R. 5549 – “To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for more efficient hearings on nuclear facility construction applications” H.R. 9084 – “To increase transparency relating to the Department of Energy's authorizations of certain nuclear facilities” H.R. 9612 – “To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to update the licensing procedures for uranium enrichment facilities to enable the timely, safe deployment of such facilities” H.R. 9613 – “To update the role of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards in the licensing and oversight of nuclear reactor facilities” H.R. 9614 – “To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide compensation authority for certain career appointees” Rep. Stutzman released the following statement: “Nuclear energy is the future. These six bills that were passed out of the House of Representatives will allow for efficient hearings on nuclear facility construction, update the licensing procedures for uranium enrichment facilities, and reprocess spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements. Thanks to this legislation, an America that runs on affordable nuclear energy is well within reach during our lifetimes.” Issues : Energy