NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025

This bill establishes a new Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to improve public involvement in NRC proceedings. The Office will provide free educational resources, coordinate financial assistance for eligible participants facing high costs (like legal fees), and facilitate virtual participation in meetings. Participants who demonstrate both significant financial hardship and a "substantial contribution" to public safety discussions can receive reimbursement for expenses through a new Intervenor Trust Fund. The bill requires the Office to submit annual reports to Congress and explicitly states it does not reduce existing public engagement standards.