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Ban on Funding Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missiles

This act aims to prohibit the use of public funds for the research, development, production, or deployment of new nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles. This means that budgetary resources will not be allocated to this specific type of armament, potentially impacting defense spending and military priorities, and possibly freeing up funds for other purposes or reducing pressure on the Navy's budget.
Key points
Prohibits the use of Department of Defense and Department of Energy funds for the research, development, production, or deployment of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles from fiscal year 2022 onwards.
States that existing U.S. nuclear weapon systems are sufficient, making new sea-launched missiles redundant and costly.
Highlights that the program could cost billions of dollars, burdening the budget and diverting resources from other critical military missions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_595
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-03-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nuclear SLCM Ban Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_595.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of Department of Defense and Department of Energy funds for the research, development, production, or deployment of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles from fiscal year 2022 onwards.
  • States that existing U.S. nuclear weapon systems are sufficient, making new sea-launched missiles redundant and costly.
  • Highlights that the program could cost billions of dollars, burdening the budget and diverting resources from other critical military missions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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