To restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings and declaration of policy Congress finds the following: The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war and requires prohibition on conduct of first-use nuclear strikes No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless such strike is conducted pursuant to a war declared by Congress. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Energy Production, Criminal Justice, Energy, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings and declaration of policy Congress finds the following: The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war.
- Requires prohibition on conduct of first-use nuclear strikes No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless such strike is conducted pursuant to a war declared by Congress...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings and declaration of policy Congress finds the following: The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war and requires prohibition on conduct of first-use nuclear strikes No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless such strike is conducted pursuant to a war declared by Congress.
Key Policy Areas
Energy Production, Criminal Justice, Energy, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings and declaration of policy Congress finds the following: The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war and requires prohibition on conduct of first-use nuclear strikes No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless such strike is conducted pursuant to a war declared by Congress.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Lieu (for himself, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Norton, Mr. McGovern, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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