Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

Senate Bill

S. 1757

119th Congress

Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Scott

Senator

Republican

SC

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill streamlines Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing hearings to make the nuclear power plant approval process more efficient. It aims to reduce delays and costs while maintaining safety standards for new nuclear facilities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SponsorTim Scott (R-SC)

Introduced5/14/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

ChamberSenate

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Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

This bill streamlines Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing hearings to make the nuclear power plant approval process more efficient. It aims to reduce delays and costs while maintaining safety standards for new nuclear facilities.

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This bill streamlines Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing hearings to make the nuclear power plant approval process more efficient. It aims to reduce delays and costs while maintaining safety standards for new nuclear facilities.

Bill Number: 1757
Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Title: Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act
Bill Number: 1757
Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Summary: This bill streamlines Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing hearings to make the nuclear power plant approval process more efficient. It aims to reduce delays and costs while maintaining safety standards for new nuclear facilities.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill streamlines Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing hearings to make the nuclear power plant approval process more efficient. It aims to reduce delays and costs while maintaining safety standards for new nuclear facilities.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Workforce Development Through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act of 2023This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, post-graduation scholarship grants. The bill defines a post-graduation scholarship grant as any grant program that is established by a tax-exempt organization that, among other things, repays a portion of a student's education loan. To be eligible for these grants, a grant recipient must live and work in a community that has a bachelor's degree attainment rate below the state or national average.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Streamlines NRC licensing hearings
Improves nuclear plant approval efficiency
Reduces licensing delays and costs
Maintains safety standards
Supports new nuclear energy development

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Nuclear power developers would face a more efficient licensing process. New plants could come online faster to meet clean energy goals. The NRC would have clearer procedures while maintaining safety oversight.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1757, 119th Congress (2025). "Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1757

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