Congressional Commission on the U.S. Strategic Posture

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Abstract:

Congress plays an important role in U.S. nuclear weapons policy through funding and oversight of U.S. strategic military capabilities and related programs carried out by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Senate also considers providing advice and consent to ratification of arms control treaties negotiated by the executive branch.

Author(s):
Fink, Anya L.
Author Organization(s):
Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC, DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2024 Apr 01
Pagination:
3

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Keyword(s):
nnsa(National Nuclear Security Administration), spc(Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of theUnited States), npr(Nuclear Posture Reviews)
Subject Categories:
Ordnance; Ordnance
Creation Date:
2024 Apr 05
Update Date:
2024 Apr 09