H.R. 9084, Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act

September 29, 2026

Cost Estimate

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 2, 2026

H.R. 9084, Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency ActAs ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 2, 2026
By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars		2026	2026-2031	2026-2036
Direct Spending (Outlays)		0	0	0
Revenues		0	0	0
Increase or Decrease (-) in the Deficit		0	0	0
Spending Subject to Appropriation (Outlays)		0	*	not estimated
Increases net direct spending in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2037?	No	Statutory pay-as-you-go procedures apply?		No
	No	Mandate Effects
Increases on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2037?	No	Contains intergovernmental mandate?		No
	No	Contains private-sector mandate?		No
* = between zero and $500,000.

H.R. 9084 would direct the Department of Energy to report actions related to certain nuclear facilities on a public website within 72 hours of those actions occurring. Those actions include altering safety standards, issuing documented safety analyses, and entering into agreements to authorize nuclear facilities. The bill also would require the department to report annually to the Congress about activities to authorize nuclear facilities.

Based on the cost of similar reporting requirements, CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 9084 would cost less than $500,000 over the 2026-2031 period. Any related spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

The CBO staff contact for this estimate is David Rafferty. The estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director of Budget Analysis.

Phillip L. Swagel Director, Congressional Budget Office

Phillip L. Swagel

Director, Congressional Budget Office