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Senate EPW committee reports Douglas Weaver nomination to the NRC after 15–4 roll call

Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee · March 5, 2026

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Summary

The Senate Environment and Public Works committee favorably reported the nomination of Douglas Weaver to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by a roll call vote of 15 yeas and 4 nays; members may speak on the nominee after the committee vote but the meeting then adjourned.

Acting chair called the committee to order and moved to approve presidential nomination number 786-11, Douglas Weaver of Maryland, to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2031. The motion was seconded and the clerk conducted a roll call. The clerk announced that the yeas were 15 and the nays 4, and the nominee was favorably reported to the Senate.

The acting chair said members who wish to be recognized to speak on the nominee may do so after the roll call vote, then adjourned the business meeting. The committee did not take further action on the floor of the hearing and proceeded with its scheduled business.