Congress Must Authorize First Nuclear Strike: Restricting Presidential Power.
This bill restricts the President's sole authority to initiate a nuclear attack. Federal funds cannot be spent on a "first-use nuclear strike" unless Congress formally declares war and explicitly authorizes the action. This change ensures that the monumental decision to start a nuclear conflict, which carries existential risks for all citizens, requires approval from the people's representatives.
Key points
Requires Congress to declare war and explicitly authorize any first-use nuclear strike before it can be conducted.
Prohibits the use of federal money for such a strike without Congressional authorization.
A "first-use strike" is defined as launching nuclear weapons when the US or its allies have not yet been hit by a nuclear attack.
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