S. 3090: No Nuclear Testing Act of 2025

This bill, titled the No Nuclear Testing Act of 2025, aims to prohibit the use of government funds for any explosive nuclear weapons testing. Here's a breakdown of its key components:

Purpose

The primary goal of this legislation is to ensure that no federal money is spent on conducting explosive nuclear tests that produce any measurable yield. The bill is intended to reinforce commitments to non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament by formally prohibiting the financial support for such tests.

Funding Prohibitions

The bill states that:

• None of the funds that are allocated for the fiscal year 2026, or any previous fiscal year funds that are still available, can be used for explosive nuclear tests.

This means that starting from its enactment, it will not be permissible to use government resources to prepare for or execute such tests.

Nuclear Stockpile Activities

The legislation specifies that its prohibitions do not extend to certain activities related to nuclear weapons upkeep, referred to as nuclear stockpile stewardship. These activities must align with existing laws and the zero-yield standard, which essentially means they cannot involve any tests that result in an explosive output.

Overall Impact

This bill responds to ongoing international discussions about nuclear testing and aims to contribute positively to efforts against nuclear proliferation by legally binding the government to halt funding for explosive tests.

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