Streamline the process for holding public hearings on nuclear power plant license applications.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act?
The Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, known as S. 1757, has been in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works since May 13, 2025. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills fail because committees do not hold a vote on them. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end without reaching the Senate floor.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act (S. 1757 (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 S. 4288 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4288 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Tim Scott (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.