NRC Mission Alignment Act

HR 6265, the NRC Mission Alignment Act, requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to update its mission statement within 90 days of enactment to explicitly include conducting licensing and regulation "in a manner that is efficient and does not unnecessarily limit nuclear energy's potential to improve general welfare or its benefits to society." The bill mandates the NRC to submit a report to Congress detailing the updated mission statement and staff guidance for implementation. Key provisions also amend the Energy Reorganization Act to establish new responsibilities for the Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, including developing efficient processes for reviewing nuclear reactor license applications, maintaining those procedures, and seeking Commission approval for policy-related changes. This bill directly affects the NRC's regulatory approach and nuclear energy license applicants by requiring streamlined, predictable licensing procedures.