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This bill, known as the HALT Act of 2025 (Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act), seeks to reduce nuclear weapon threats through comprehensive diplomatic and policy measures. The legislation emphasizes the United States' commitment to nuclear arms reduction by proposing multiple strategies, including engaging with nuclear-armed nations to negotiate new arms control agreements, pursuing a global nuclear weapons freeze, and establishing multilateral limitations on nuclear arsenals. Key provisions include seeking agreements on verifiable testing and deployment freezes, establishing numerical ceilings on nuclear weapons, promoting a "no first use" policy, preventing nuclear command and communication infrastructure attacks, and rejuvenating international disarmament efforts. The bill also includes a specific prohibition on funding nuclear test explosions, requiring presidential reporting and congressional approval before any nuclear testing can occur. Additionally, the legislation highlights historical context, such as past arms reduction efforts and statements by leaders like Ronald Reagan and Joe Biden, and acknowledges the evolving global nuclear landscape, including tensions with Russia and concerns about nuclear proliferation. The bill's ultimate goal is to reduce nuclear risks, promote strategic stability, and work towards eventual global nuclear disarmament through diplomatic engagement and carefully crafted policy constraints.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3356/all-info