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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Scott H. Peters

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 95.8% (544 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (24)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

2025-05-21

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Armed ServicesReferred To · 2025-05-21
House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2025-05-21

Previously

Foreign Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-21
Armed Services CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-21

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish new policies or restrictions around when the United States can use nuclear weapons as a first strike rather than in response to an attack, affecting how the military and president make decisions about nuclear weapons use. The legislation would impact military strategy, international relations with other nuclear-armed countries, and potentially limit or clarify the circumstances under which nuclear weapons could be deployed. Congress is currently reviewing the proposal to determine whether it falls under foreign policy or military authority.

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Subjects

International Affairs

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