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Congress Approval Required to Resume Explosive Nuclear Testing

This Act mandates that the United States cannot resume explosive nuclear testing without prior approval from Congress via a joint resolution. The President must submit a notification to Congress at least 180 days before any proposed test, providing detailed justification, including alternative options and consultation with the relevant State Governor.
Key points
Prohibits the US from conducting explosive nuclear testing unless Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the test.
Requires the President to notify Congress at least 180 days before the proposed test date, providing detailed reasons, costs, and timelines.
If testing is proposed due to a 'technical need,' the approval resolution is subject to expedited procedures but requires a two-thirds affirmative vote in the Senate.
If testing is in response to a foreign state's test, the Senate approval requires a two-thirds vote without expedited procedures.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5951
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2025-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5951.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the US from conducting explosive nuclear testing unless Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the test.
  • Requires the President to notify Congress at least 180 days before the proposed test date, providing detailed reasons, costs, and timelines.
  • If testing is proposed due to a 'technical need,' the approval resolution is subject to expedited procedures but requires a two-thirds affirmative vote in the Senate.
  • If testing is in response to a foreign state's test, the Senate approval requires a two-thirds vote without expedited procedures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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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