EPW Votes on Nuclear Safety Nominee, Discusses Chemical Safety Law

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

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Business meeting called to order; opening remarks on nomination

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Acting chair opened the business meeting, noted a quorum and said he and Ranking Member Whitehouse would deliver opening statements on behalf of absent Chair Capito; announced intention to vote to report the nomination of Douglas (Doug) Weaver to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and urged members to reserve remarks until after the roll call vote.

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Senate Environment and Public Works business meeting reported the nomination of Douglas Weaver to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and held a hearing on a TSCA fee-reauthorization and improvement discussion draft, with witnesses and senators debating timeliness, staffing, and safeguards for EPA chemical reviews.

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