Harshbarger’s Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act Passes U.S. House

November 9, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 9613, the Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act , legislation she introduced to focus the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) on novel, safety-significant issues in nuclear licensing: “When it comes to nuclear energy, safety has to come first, and today's vote gets us one step closer to making sure America's top experts are focused on the issues that matter most,” said Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger. “This commonsense bill keeps independent safety review in place and concentrates it on new and significant issues instead of rehashing what's already been resolved. We cannot afford to mistake procedure for safety, or to cede the future of nuclear energy to Communist China. I'm grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who helped get this done. I'll keep pushing to get this bill to President Trump's desk.” CLICK HERE to learn more about the Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act. ###