House and Senate fiscal 2017 energy and water appropriations bills released this week include similar funding requests for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The House version calls for $936.1 million in NRC funding. The agency recovers about 90 percent of its budget from license fees, so the net appropriation is $149.3 million. Meanwhile, the Senate billl calls for $939 million in NRC funding, and a net appropriation of $116.8 million. The Obama administration’s budget proposal calls for $982.3 million, and a net appropriation of $121.1 million.
The House Appropriations energy and water subcommittee on Wednesday approved its $37.4 billion spending bill, which is expected before the full committee next week. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved its $37.5 billion energy and water spending legislation, which is expected on the Senate floor next week. The next budget year begins Oct. 1.