Bill · H.R. 3564· House(119-HR-3564)

The Nuclear First-Strike Security Act of 2025

Age: 68 years

California

Introduced: 5/21/2025
Last activity: 5/21/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Scott Peters
Cosponsors: - 25 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled "The Nuclear First-Strike Security Act of 2025," aims to limit how funds are used for first-use nuclear strikes. Under this act, the President must decide a strike is in the best interests of the United States. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense must submit a certification to several leaders in the House and Senate no more than 7 days before a strike occurs. Certain exceptions apply where this certification is not required, such as during a declaration of war or in response to a nuclear attack. The bill also defines terms like "ally of the United States" and "launch-on-warning scenario."

Yes

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill enhances transparency by requiring notification to congressional leadership before a first-use nuclear strike.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill imposes new notification and certification requirements on the President and Secretary of Defense, increasing legislative oversight of executive decisions.