OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.R. 4136 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.