Reorganize the government agency responsible for analyzing nuclear materials to improve national security.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act?
The Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act is H.R. 8969 and has been in the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology since May 21, 2026. The House committee must act next to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not hold a vote. This bill faces the same hurdle as the previous version that expired on September 14, 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act (H.R. 8969 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5438 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5438 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Bill Foster (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.