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A bill to restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons.
1/23/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 192
Bill 119 s 192, also known as the "Restricting First-Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2021," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to limit the President's ability to unilaterally authorize a first-use nuclear strike without prior approval from Congress.
Under this bill, the President would be required to seek approval from Congress before launching a first-use nuclear strike. This is a significant departure from current policy, which allows the President to make the decision to use nuclear weapons without consulting Congress.
The bill aims to ensure that the decision to use nuclear weapons is made with careful consideration and input from elected representatives. Proponents of the bill argue that this change would help prevent impulsive or reckless decisions that could have catastrophic consequences. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could limit the President's ability to respond quickly and decisively in a crisis situation. They also raise concerns about the potential for delays in obtaining congressional approval, which could undermine the effectiveness of the US nuclear deterrent. Overall, Bill 119 s 192 represents an important debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches when it comes to the use of nuclear weapons. It is currently being discussed and debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.
Under this bill, the President would be required to seek approval from Congress before launching a first-use nuclear strike. This is a significant departure from current policy, which allows the President to make the decision to use nuclear weapons without consulting Congress.
The bill aims to ensure that the decision to use nuclear weapons is made with careful consideration and input from elected representatives. Proponents of the bill argue that this change would help prevent impulsive or reckless decisions that could have catastrophic consequences. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could limit the President's ability to respond quickly and decisively in a crisis situation. They also raise concerns about the potential for delays in obtaining congressional approval, which could undermine the effectiveness of the US nuclear deterrent. Overall, Bill 119 s 192 represents an important debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches when it comes to the use of nuclear weapons. It is currently being discussed and debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of S 192
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025
This bill prohibits using federal funds to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike pursuant to a declaration of war. A first-use nuclear strike is an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy without confirming that there has been a nuclear strike against the United States, its territories, or its allies.
Current Status of Bill S 192
Bill S 192 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill S 192 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025. Bill S 192's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 192
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 192
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 192
A bill to restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons.
A bill to restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 192
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