HR6557-119

Introduced

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies in the Institute for National Strategic Studies of National Defense University.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 10, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill establishes the Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University. It relies on appropriations and definition changes. The main policy areas are Defense, Education, Science & Space, and National Defense.

Who Benefits and How

Military officers in joint professional military education programs would be affected, National Defense University and its faculty could gain revenue opportunities, and Defense policy researchers and academics could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal taxpayers could face higher costs.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes the Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill establishes the Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Education, Science & Space, National Defense

Primary Purpose

The bill establishes the Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University.

Policy Domains

Defense Education Science & Space National Defense

Main Body - Center Establishment

Identified Gains
  • Military officers in joint professional military education programs
  • National Defense University and its faculty
  • Defense policy researchers and academics
  • Defense contractors in strategic deterrence and nuclear weapons sector
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Defense policy researchers and academics:
National Defense University and its faculty:
Military officers in joint professional military education programs:
Defense contractors in strategic deterrence and nuclear weapons sector:
Identified Costs
  • Federal taxpayers
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Federal taxpayers:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 10, 2025

Mr. Bacon introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Education
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

National Defense University and its faculty

Research & Science
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Defense policy researchers and academics

Defense
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Defense contractors in strategic deterrence and nuclear weapons sector

Military
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Military officers in joint professional military education programs

General Public
1 mention across 1 clause
-1 negative

Taxpayers

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sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Education Science & Space National Defense
Actor Mappings
"the_chairman"
→ Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
"the_secretary"
→ Secretary of Defense

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