H.R. 4809 Introduced Energy

INSPECT Act of 2025

To assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] Introduced July 29, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action July 29, 2025

Summary

Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers Act of 2025 or the INSPECT Act of 2025
This bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to assign a resident inspector to each commercial nuclear power plant that has permanently ceased operation. The inspector must (1) conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities, and (2) remain at the plant until all fuel is transferred from its spent fuel pools to dry storage.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 29, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Jul 29, 2025 Introduced in House

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