HALT Act 2025: Nuclear Arms Reduction and Test Ban
This act aims to reduce nuclear weapon threats through international disarmament talks and a test ban. Citizens may experience increased security due to global efforts to limit nuclear arsenals and prevent their use. It also imposes restrictions on funding for nuclear weapons tests, impacting public spending.
Key points
Halting Nuclear Weapon Tests: Prohibits funding and conducting explosive nuclear weapons tests without Congressional approval, enhancing safety and reducing escalation risks.
International Disarmament Talks: The U.S. will pursue negotiations with other nuclear-armed countries to limit arsenals and implement control measures.
Freeze on Production and Deployment: Proposes a global freeze on testing, production, and further deployment of new nuclear weapons and their delivery vehicles.
Strengthening Treaties: Aims for Senate ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and resumption of inspections under the New START Treaty.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3356
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]