Bill · H.R. 669· House(119-HR-669)

Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025

Age: 57 years

California

Introduced: 1/23/2025
Last activity: 1/23/2025 — 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: Ted Lieu
Cosponsors: - 35 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025," aims to limit when the United States can initiate a nuclear strike. It establishes a policy that no first-use nuclear strike should occur without a formal declaration of war by Congress. The legislation prohibits the use of Federal funds for such strikes unless Congress has expressly authorized them through a declared war. To qualify as a first-use strike, the attack would be one conducted without the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff first confirming a nuclear attack against the United States, its territories, or its allies.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
The bill seeks to prevent the long-term environmental consequences associated with nuclear warfare.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill strengthens the constitutional power of Congress over the President's authority to wage war.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill implements a check that requires a formal declaration of war by Congress before a nuclear strike occurs.