Halting the Nuclear Arms Race: Act to Accelerate Disarmament Talks.
This Act aims to enhance national and global security by mandating the US to lead international negotiations for a nuclear freeze and reduction of nuclear weapons. Citizens benefit from potentially greater safety due to reduced risk of nuclear conflict and limits on spending for new, destabilizing weapon systems. It also prohibits funding for nuclear tests without Congressional approval, ensuring stability and predictability in defense policy.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds for conducting or preparing for explosive nuclear weapons tests without explicit Congressional approval and a Presidential report on the stockpile condition.
Commits the US to negotiate a global nuclear 'freeze,' including halting the production and deployment of new warheads and delivery systems.
Pushes for Senate ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the resumption of inspections under the New START Treaty with Russia.
Promotes adopting a 'no first use' nuclear policy and increasing transparency regarding existing nuclear arsenals.
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