RESTRAIN Act
Nuclear Weapons: Ban on Explosive Testing
The RESTRAIN Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Armed Services. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this measure.
Legislative Progress
While the U.S. has not conducted an explosive test in decades, many lawmakers prefer to keep the option open for national security reasons. The bill faces significant opposition in a divided Congress.
Key Points
- This bill would make it illegal for the United States to carry out any explosive tests of nuclear weapons. It changes current laws to ensure the government cannot set off nuclear explosions for testing purposes.
- The plan also cuts off all federal funding for these types of tests starting in 2026. This means the military and energy departments would not be allowed to spend any taxpayer money on nuclear explosions.
- The bill still allows for subcritical tests. These are scientific experiments using nuclear materials that do not create a massive explosion or a self-sustaining chain reaction.
- This policy aims to keep the U.S. committed to international goals of stopping nuclear arms races. By banning these tests, the bill hopes to encourage other countries to avoid nuclear testing as well.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4779-4780)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1096-1097)
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
RESTRAIN Act
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