Nuclear plants could use common steel and concrete in parts not tied to safety systems. The NRC could still require stronger materials when it finds a clear safety or security risk.
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Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 8812: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that build, upgrade, or operate nuclear power plants. It also affects the NRC, because the agency would have to write and apply the new material rules. Communities near nuclear plants could be affected if the rule changes building costs, timelines, or how safety choices are made for non-safety structures.
Why this matters: Building nuclear plants can be slow and costly, and this bill could make some construction easier. It would let plants use common materials in areas that are not tied to safety systems. That may reduce costs and delays. The tradeoff is that the NRC would need to justify tougher material rules with a specific safety or security finding.
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