Nuclear Weapons: Congressional Approval for Testing
The House Armed Services and Rules Committees are currently responsible for reviewing this bill. It has not moved since November 2025. Because no action has occurred in several months, the bill is considered stalled.
While this bill protects Nevada interests, it faces a tough path in a divided Congress where many members want to keep the executive branch's power to test weapons flexible.
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The Nevada National Security Site, the historic location for U.S. nuclear tests, sits on land near Western Shoshone and other tribal communities that were exposed to fallout from past testing. By requiring 180 days notice, a detailed justification, and a two-thirds Senate vote before any new test, the bill makes it much harder to resume testing that could again expose these communities to radiation risk.
“a description of engagement with the Governor of the State in which explosive nuclear testing would occur”
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Representatives Steven Horsford and Susie Lee introduced legislation to prevent explosive nuclear testing in Nevada or elsewhere without congressional approval, responding to administration signals about resuming tests for the first time since 1992.
Rep. Dina Titus criticized the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act, arguing that its provision allowing tests if other nations test first is a dangerous loophole. She advocates for a total ban via her own RESTRAIN Act instead of the proposed approval process.
Local veterans and lawmakers highlight the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act as a critical step in preventing future radiation exposure by mandating strict congressional oversight and state engagement before any explosive tests are conducted.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
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