Columbia River Clean-Up Act

House Bill

H.R. 4675

119th Congress

Columbia River Clean-Up Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank J. Pallone Jr.

Representative

Democratic

NJ-6

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill changes how the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), which advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on nuclear facility safety, operates. It would limit the ACRS's review of license applications to only those with novel or significant safety issues, prohibit the NRC from charging fees for the ACRS's work, and require the NRC to appoint the ACRS chair.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

SponsorFrank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

ChamberHouse

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Columbia River Clean-Up Act

This bill changes how the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), which advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on nuclear facility safety, operates. It would limit the ACRS's review of license applications to only those with novel or signific

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This bill changes how the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), which advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on nuclear facility safety, operates. It would limit the ACRS's review of license applications to only those with novel or significant safety issues, prohibit the NRC from charging fees for the ACRS's work, and require the NRC to appoint the ACRS chair.

Bill Number: 4675
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: Columbia River Clean-Up Act
Bill Number: 4675
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: This bill changes how the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), which advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on nuclear facility safety, operates. It would limit the ACRS's review of license applications to only those with novel or significant safety issues, prohibit the NRC from

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill changes how the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), which advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on nuclear facility safety, operates. It would limit the ACRS's review of license applications to only those with novel or significant safety issues, prohibit the NRC from charging fees for the ACRS's work, and require the NRC to appoint the ACRS chair.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act or the ACRS Reform ActThis bill modifies requirements concerning the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. Among other duties, the committee currently advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on the hazards of certain nuclear facilities and reviews safety studies and reactor facility license applications. The bill limits the committee's review of such applications to those that present novel issues or issues of significant safety concern, based on a risk-informed determination by the NRC.The bill also prohibits the NRC from assessing and collecting fees for costs associated with any reviews conducted by the committee.Additionally, the bill requires the committee's chairman to be designated by a majority of the members of the NRC.Finally, the bill prohibits the committee from forming any subcommittees.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits the ACRS's review of nuclear facility license applications to only those with novel or significant safety issues
Prohibits the NRC from charging fees for the ACRS's work
Requires the NRC to appoint the ACRS chair
Prohibits the ACRS from forming any subcommittees

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect the NRC's oversight of nuclear facilities and the role of the ACRS. It could streamline the license review process but could also reduce independent safety oversight. The changes could impact nuclear plant operators, local communities near facilities, and the general public's confidence in nuclear safety regulation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related Subjects

Advisory bodies

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Nuclear power

Product safety and quality

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4675, 119th Congress (2025). "Columbia River Clean-Up Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4675

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