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Restricting Nuclear First Use: Congress Decides on War

This bill aims to ensure that the U.S. President cannot unilaterally decide on the first use of nuclear weapons. Instead, such a decision would require Congressional approval, enhancing security and control over such grave actions, impacting global stability and potential threats to citizens.
Key points
The President cannot order a first nuclear strike without Congressional approval.
Congress, and only Congress, has the power to declare war, which includes decisions on nuclear weapon use.
The act seeks to prevent uncontrolled nuclear weapon use, increasing citizen safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_669
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2025-01-23