118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3472Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act

To reduce spending on nuclear weapons and related defense spending and to prohibit the procurement and deployment of low-yield nuclear warheads, and for other purposes.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 18, 2023
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Referred
May 18, 2023
Armed Services
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill imposes prohibitions and limitations on funding for various Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) weapons programs. Weapons subjected to prohibitions or limitations under this bill include Columbia-class submarines, intercontinental ballistic missiles, low-yield nuclear warheads, and space-based missile defense systems. The bill also requires various reports to Congress, including a joint report from DOD and DOE outlining the estimated cost savings resulting from this bill.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
May 18, 2023
Introduced in House
May 18, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.