Sec. 3117. Modification of limitation on development of low-yield nuclear weapons

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Congress makes the following findings: The global posture of strategic nuclear forces has changed dramatically during the 10 years preceding the date of the enactment of this Act. The Government of the Russian Federation— is violating the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, signed at Washington December 8, 1987, and entered into force June 1, 1988 (commonly known as the INF Treaty ); is expanding its nuclear delivery systems beyond the limitations provided for under the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed on April 8, 2010, and entered into force on February 5, 2011 (commonly known as the New START Treaty ); and has considerable numerical advantages over the United States in tactical nuclear weapons.

Congress concurs with the findings of the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review. United States nuclear forces must adjust to new strategic realities. Section 3116(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 ( Public Law 108–136 ; 117 Stat. 1746; 50 U.S.C. 2529 note) is amended by striking specifically authorized by Congress and inserting the Secretary specifically requests funding for the development of that weapon pursuant to section 4209(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( . 50 U.S.C. 2529(a) )

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Pub. L. 108-136
117 Stat. 1746
50 USC 2529
50 USC 2529(a)

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Sec. 3117

Modification of limitation on development of low-yield nuclear weapons

Pub. L.Pub. L. 108-136

Stat.117 Stat. 1746

Cite50 USC 2529

Cite50 USC 2529(a)

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