Requiring Congressional Approval for Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing.
This bill significantly restricts the President's ability to resume explosive nuclear testing by requiring explicit Congressional approval. This change ensures greater democratic oversight over critical national security decisions that carry major environmental and geopolitical risks. Testing can only proceed if a foreign state tests or if there is a critical technical need, and only after securing a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate.
Key points
Resuming nuclear testing now requires a joint resolution of approval from Congress, increasing legislative checks on nuclear policy.
The President must provide Congress with detailed justification, costs, and timelines, including consultation with the Governor of the potential testing state.
Approval requires a high threshold: an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all Senators, whether the test is a response to foreign action or based on technical necessity.
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