Reducing Nuclear Spending and Prohibiting New Warheads
This act aims to reduce spending on nuclear weapons and related defense expenditures. It introduces limits on the number of submarines, missiles, and nuclear warheads, and prohibits the development of certain new nuclear weapon systems. This could potentially free up budget resources for other purposes, impacting overall defense policy and national security.
Key points
Limits the number of Columbia-class submarines to a maximum of eight.
Restricts the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles to 150 units.
Prohibits the development and procurement of new air-launched cruise missiles and new intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Bans the production and deployment of new low-yield nuclear warheads and certain other warhead types.
Requires regular reports to Congress on reduction plans and savings resulting from these changes.
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