House bill · H.R. 4136 (119th Congress)
NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Mike Levin (U.S. Representative, CA-49, Democratic)
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Summary
NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025 This bill establishes an independent office within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to advocate for the public within NRC jurisdiction and support public participation in NRC proceedings and activities. The bill also authorizes the NRC to compensate certain persons for reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and other costs of participating in NRC proceedings in certain circumstances where participation in the proceeding without compensation constitutes a significant financial hardship.
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Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jun 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jun 25, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House
- Jun 25, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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