S. 192: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-28 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-22):
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025
This bill prohibits using federal funds to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike pursuant to a declaration of war. A first-use nuclear strike is an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy without confirming that there has been a nuclear strike against the United States, its territories, or its allies.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Tina Smith | D MN 2026-04-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 192 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 192?
S. 192 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 192 are available on congress.gov.
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