Senate Review of U.S. Nuclear Security Policy

• •The Nuclear Security Summit resulted in the removal or disposition of over 3.2 metric tons of highly enriched uranium (HEU) and plutonium.
• •HEU was completely eliminated from 12 countries.
• •24 research reactors and isotope production facilities in 15 countries were converted to low enriched uranium (LEU) or shut down.
• •Physical security upgrades were completed at 32 buildings storing weapons-usable fissile materials.
• •Radiation detection equipment was installed at 328 international border crossings, airports, and seaports.
• •An international nuclear fuel bank was established to reduce the need for countries to produce their own nuclear fuel.
• •Russia is accused of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
• •The committee noted concerns regarding nuclear arsenal expansion in India and Pakistan.
• •North Korea continues to develop nuclear capabilities following its withdrawal from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.

The hearing assesses the effectiveness of U.S. international nuclear security initiatives and addresses risks posed by nuclear weapons programs in countries like North Korea, Russia, India, and Pakistan.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.