What does Preamble of HALT Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To reduce and eliminate threats posed by nuclear weapons to the United States, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HALT Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of HALT Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to nuclear weapons, arms control, and proliferation. It highlights historical efforts to reduce nuclear arsenals, including the negotiation of bilateral arms control treaties between the United States and the Russian Federation. The text notes advancements in verification technologies, such as the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization's monitoring network, which have reduced the need for nuclear weapons testing. It expresses concern over rising tensions between countries possessing nuclear weapons, the development of destabilizing nuclear weapons, and a qualitative global nuclear arms race. The section references the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review's assessment that certain nuclear weapons systems are no longer necessary. It acknowledges the extension of the New START Treaty and suggests that the United States could safely reduce its deployed nuclear weapons. The findings emphasize the need for a global nuclear freeze to halt the new nuclear arms race through a verifiable freeze on testing, deployment, and production.

What does STATEMENT OF POLICY. of HALT Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines a United States policy to reduce nuclear weapons and pursue arms control agreements. The policy encourages engagement with countries possessing nuclear weapons to negotiate multilateral agreements containing provisions like on-site inspections, a freeze on nuclear weapons development, and numerical ceilings on deployed systems. Specific provisions include agreements related to the New START Treaty, a verifiable freeze on testing and deployment, and limits on shorter-range and intermediate-range missiles. The policy also advocates for transparency measures, a proactive United Nations Security Council resolution, and agreements regarding nuclear postures and command, control, and communications infrastructure. Efforts to negotiate a Fissile Material Treaty are encouraged, and the United States should convene head-of-state summits on nuclear disarmament. The policy calls for seeking Senate ratification of the CTBT and mobilizing other countries to pursue similar action. The United States should refrain from developing new nuclear warhead designs that could lead to renewed calls for testing.

What does PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR NUCLEAR TEST EXPLOSIONS. of HALT Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2026 or subsequent years, or for funds available before 2026 as of the Act's enactment, to conduct or prepare for explosive nuclear weapons tests. Funds may not be used until the President submits a report to Congress detailing changes to the nuclear weapons stockpile, and Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the test. Nuclear stockpile stewardship activities consistent with the zero-yield standard and other legal requirements are not limited by this section.

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HALT Act of 2025

Last updated: 12/4/2025 · Introduced: 12/4/2025

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill aims to reduce nuclear threats by encouraging negotiations for multilateral arms control agreements, including on-site inspections and limits on nuclear weapon development and deployment.
It prohibits the use of federal funds for conducting or preparing for explosive nuclear weapons tests unless approved by Congress following a presidential report.
The bill promotes a global nuclear freeze, advocating for verifiable limits on testing, deployment, and production of nuclear weapons.

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