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Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
12/30/2022, 9:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3653
Bill 117 hr 3653, also known as the Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reevaluate and potentially reduce the amount of money spent on nuclear weapons and related programs by the United States government.
The bill calls for a comprehensive review of the current nuclear weapons budget, with a focus on identifying areas where spending can be reduced without compromising national security. It also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the nuclear weapons budgeting process, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively.
Additionally, the Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act seeks to promote international cooperation and arms control efforts, with the goal of reducing the overall global nuclear weapons stockpile. By working with other countries to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the bill aims to create a safer and more secure world for future generations. Overall, the Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act represents a bipartisan effort to reevaluate and potentially reduce the amount of money spent on nuclear weapons by the US government. By promoting transparency, accountability, and international cooperation, this bill aims to create a more cost-effective and secure nuclear weapons policy for the United States.
The bill calls for a comprehensive review of the current nuclear weapons budget, with a focus on identifying areas where spending can be reduced without compromising national security. It also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the nuclear weapons budgeting process, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively.
Additionally, the Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act seeks to promote international cooperation and arms control efforts, with the goal of reducing the overall global nuclear weapons stockpile. By working with other countries to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the bill aims to create a safer and more secure world for future generations. Overall, the Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act represents a bipartisan effort to reevaluate and potentially reduce the amount of money spent on nuclear weapons by the US government. By promoting transparency, accountability, and international cooperation, this bill aims to create a more cost-effective and secure nuclear weapons policy for the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 3653
Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
This bill imposes prohibitions and limitations on funding for various Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) weapons programs.
Weapons subjected to prohibitions or limitations under this bill include Columbia-class submarines, intercontinental ballistic missiles, low-yield nuclear warheads, and space-based missile defense systems.
The bill also requires various reports to Congress, including a joint report from DOD and DOE outlining the estimated cost savings resulting from this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3653
Bill HR 3653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3653 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3653's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3653
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3653
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Defense spending
- Department of Defense
- Department of Energy
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Military facilities and property
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- New Mexico
- Nuclear weapons
- Research administration and funding
- Spacecraft and satellites
- Tennessee
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3653
To reduce spending on nuclear weapons and related defense spending and to prohibit the procurement and deployment of low-yield nuclear warheads, and for other purposes.
Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3653
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