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US·Bill·119th Congress
HR 4136
NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-06-25Last action 2025-06-25 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Committee House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Legislative Progress
✓
Introduced
✓
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Action History
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-06-25 · House floor actions
Introduced in House
2025-06-25 · Library of Congress
Summary
NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
This bill establishes an independent office within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to advocate for the public within NRC jurisdiction and support public participation in NRC proceedings and activities.
The bill also authorizes the NRC to compensate certain persons for reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and other costs of participating in NRC proceedings in certain circumstances where participation in the proceeding without compensation constitutes a significant financial hardship.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/hr/4136