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Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3472
Bill 118 hr 3472, 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 that the United States government spends on nuclear weapons and related programs.
The bill calls for a comprehensive review of the current nuclear weapons budget, with the aim of identifying areas where spending can be cut without compromising national security. It also seeks to promote greater transparency and accountability in the management of nuclear weapons programs.
Additionally, the Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act includes provisions for increased congressional oversight of nuclear weapons spending, as well as requirements for regular reporting on the costs and effectiveness of these programs. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on nuclear weapons programs, and that the United States maintains a strong and effective nuclear deterrent without unnecessary or wasteful expenditures.
The bill calls for a comprehensive review of the current nuclear weapons budget, with the aim of identifying areas where spending can be cut without compromising national security. It also seeks to promote greater transparency and accountability in the management of nuclear weapons programs.
Additionally, the Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act includes provisions for increased congressional oversight of nuclear weapons spending, as well as requirements for regular reporting on the costs and effectiveness of these programs. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on nuclear weapons programs, and that the United States maintains a strong and effective nuclear deterrent without unnecessary or wasteful expenditures.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3472
Bill HR 3472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3472 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3472's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of May 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3472
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3472
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3472
Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3472
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