American Enrichment Deployment Act

Summary (Congressional Research Service)

The following analysis is based on draft bill text that was made available by the House of Representatives and may differ from the bill text as introduced.

American Enrichment Deployment Act

This bill allows for the construction of a uranium enrichment facility before a license is issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Under current law, a license is required from the NRC prior to the construction of a uranium enrichment facility. Under the bill, uranium enrichment facilities are allowed to be constructed under the same terms and conditions applicable to other fuel cycle facilities (i.e., uranium conversion and fuel fabrication facilities). Such facilities must be licensed by the NRC to process and handle special nuclear material and source material.

NRC must issue or revise regulations to carry out this bill not later than 180 days after enactment.

Who lobbied on this bill

9 lobbying reports from 7 clients mention H.R. 9612. The client pays; the firm does the lobbying. Reports don't say whether the client supports or opposes the bill.

Source: Lobbying Disclosure Act reports at LDA.gov, retrieved November 10, 2026. We search each report's text for the bill number; one report can cover many issues. The Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.

All actions

1. Nov 10, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2. Nov 9, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. Nov 9, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 3 (Roll no. 316). (text: CR H6100-6101)
4. Nov 9, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 3 (Roll no. 316). (text: CR H6100-6101)
5. Nov 9, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6108)
6. Nov 9, 2026 — At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7. Nov 9, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9612.
8. Nov 9, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6100-6102)
9. Nov 9, 2026 — Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10. Nov 5, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 772.
11. Nov 5, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-875.
12. Jul 14, 2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
13. Jul 14, 2026 — Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
14. Jul 9, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
15. Jul 9, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
16. Jul 9, 2026 — Introduced in House