Restricting Nuclear First-Use: Congress to Authorize Initial Strikes
This bill aims to limit the President's sole authority to initiate a nuclear strike. Under this proposal, any first-use of nuclear weapons would require prior approval from Congress, increasing public oversight on such critical decisions. This ensures that monumental decisions regarding nuclear warfare are made by the people's representatives, not by a single individual.
Key points
The President would not be able to unilaterally order a first nuclear strike without Congressional approval.
Federal funds for a first nuclear strike could only be spent if Congress has declared war and explicitly authorized such a strike.
The act seeks to strengthen Congress's role in decisions concerning war and peace, especially regarding nuclear weapons.
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