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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on 2021 Nuclear Defense Budget and Programs
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing to review the fiscal year 2021 budget request for nuclear forces and atomic energy defense activities. The session focused on justifying a significant funding increase for the National Nuclear Security Administration and reviewing modernization plans for the U.S. .
The committee is reviewing a $49 billion total budget request for nuclear programs, including a $3 billion increase for the National Nuclear Security Administration, which impacts federal spending priorities and the timeline for upgrading U.S. nuclear deterrent systems.
Who It Affects
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National Nuclear Security Administration
The agency is seeking a budget increase of nearly $3 billion for fiscal year 2021.
Department of Defense
The department is requesting $17.7 billion for nuclear triad modernization efforts.
Key Facts
- The total fiscal year 2021 budget request for the nuclear enterprise across the DOE and DOD is approximately $49 billion.
- The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) requested a nearly $3 billion (approx. 20%) increase over fiscal year 2020 funding.
- The NNSA currently holds $8 billion in uncosted funds.
- The Department of Defense requested $17.7 billion for the modernization of all three legs of the nuclear triad.
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- The budget request includes $1.5 billion for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, intended to replace the existing ground-based intercontinental ballistic system.
- The hearing took place on March 3, 2020, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee planned a closed session following the public hearing to discuss sensitive details.
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NNSA Budget vs. Unspent Funds
The committee is highlighting a tension between the NNSA's request for a 20% budget increase and their existing $8 billion in uncosted funds.
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