Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9614

NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Pay Increases for Top Staff

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Unlikely to pass

This is a specific bill for one agency that has not yet gained broad support or been included in a larger spending package.

This bill gives the head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission the power to raise pay for top career employees. These leaders could earn up to 110 percent of the usual maximum salary for senior government officials.
The plan aims to help the agency keep its most experienced experts. It is often hard for the government to compete with the high salaries offered by private nuclear energy companies.
The agency would be required to track and report how many people receive these higher salaries. This ensures that the extra pay is used for its intended purpose of keeping the nuclear industry safe and well-regulated.

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Jul 14, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jul 14, 2026House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 9, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Jul 9, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act

Bill NumberHR 9614

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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