HR 4136

NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025

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.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Levin [D-CA-49]
Cosponsors: 1
Policy area: Energy
Introduced: 2025-06-25
Latest action: 2025-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Energy and Commerce Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-06-25

Recent actions

2025-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-06-25: Introduced in House
2025-06-25: Introduced in House