Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
This act aims to reduce spending on nuclear weapons and related defense costs. It limits the production and deployment of certain types of nuclear weapons, potentially leading to government budget savings. For citizens, this means a possible reallocation of public funds to other areas and a shift in national security policy.
Key points
Reduction of Columbia-class submarines to a maximum of eight, limiting new unit expenditures.
Limitation of intercontinental ballistic missiles to 150, affecting the structure of armed forces.
Prohibition of F-35 aircraft for nuclear missions and a ban on developing new cruise missiles and intercontinental ballistic missiles, potentially leading to significant savings.
Retirement of the B83-1 bomb and prohibition of deploying new low-yield nuclear warheads, altering nuclear policy.
Halting the expansion of plutonium pit production until a detailed plan and costs are submitted, increasing expenditure transparency.
Introduced
Citizen Poll