Politiparty
Politiparty

119th Congress Energy

H.R. 9612: American Enrichment Deployment Act

ReportedNov 5, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 9, 2026
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jul 9, 2026

The following analysis is based on draft bill text that was made available by the House of Representatives and may differ from the bill text as introduced.

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).

Read the full summary

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

No roll call votes have been held on this bill.

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

6

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

26 points earned
  1. 1Russell Fry R-SC SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported3 events+26
See all scorers and every scoring event

Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

Other bills by Russell Fry

History

  1. Jul 9, 2026Introduced in the House by Russell Fry.
Show the full action history (7 actions)
  1. Nov 5, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-875.
  2. Nov 5, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 772.
  3. Jul 14, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. Jul 14, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  5. Jul 9, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  6. Jul 9, 2026Introduced in House
  7. Jul 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.