§ 6121. Testing of nuclear weapons

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(a)Underground Testing.— No underground test of nuclear weapons may be conducted by the United States after September 30, 1996, unless a foreign state conducts a nuclear test after this date, at which time the prohibition on United States nuclear testing is lifted.

(b)Atmospheric Testing.— None of the funds appropriated pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103–160; 107 Stat. 1547) or any other Act for any fiscal year may be available to maintain the capability of the United States to conduct atmospheric testing of a nuclear weapon.

(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1358.)

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Public Law 103–160
107 Stat. 1547
Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a)
139 Stat. 1358
Pub. L. 103–160
section 2530 of Title 50
Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1)

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Testing of nuclear weapons

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Pub. L.Public Law 103–160

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