The NRC has been hard at work but threats to its independence still loom

Environment and Public Works: Senate Committee · May 14, 2026

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Opening and purpose of hearing

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Chair (Capito) opened the hearing to receive testimony from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the NRC's proposed FY2027 budget and to hear the commission's plans for implementing the Advance Act and related executive actions.

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Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing with Nuclear Regulatory Commission leaders on the NRC's fiscal year 2027 budget, proposed regulatory reforms under the Advance Act and EO 14300, staffing and workforce concerns, rulemaking transparency, and use of DOE/DOD data in licensing.

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