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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Future U.S. Nuclear Strategy
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing on November 3, 2015, to discuss 'Project Atom,' a study examining the future of U.S. . The hearing focused on how the U.S. should adapt its nuclear strategy and to address evolving global threats through 2050.
This hearing informs potential future changes to U.S. nuclear defense policy, force structure, and long-term military spending priorities.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of Defense
The department is responsible for implementing the nuclear strategy and force posture discussed in the hearing.
General Public
The public is affected by national security policies and the allocation of federal resources toward nuclear deterrence.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 3, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
- The primary subject was 'Project Atom,' a study on U.S. nuclear strategy and posture for the years 2025-2050.
- The study was produced by four different think tanks to provide diverse perspectives on nuclear deterrence.
- Chairman Mike Rogers stated the goal is to build a nuclear strategy that is 'flexible and responsive.'
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- The committee is evaluating the long-term logic of maintaining nuclear capabilities similar to those held in the 1990s.
- The hearing addressed the nuclear capabilities of other nations, specifically Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan.
- The subcommittee aims to inform Congress and the public on requirements for future nuclear deterrence.
- The hearing included testimony from five expert witnesses and provided written statements for the record.
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Shift from 1990s Nuclear Logic
The committee explicitly signaled a desire to move away from the nuclear strategy and force posture maintained since the 1990s.
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