Senator Markey Introduces No Nuclear Testing Act Amid Concerns Over Trump's Directive

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United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey introduced the No Nuclear Testing Act, aimed at preventing the Trump administration from restarting nuclear testing in the country. Senator Markey expressed concerns over President Trump's directive for the Department of Defense to test nuclear weapons on an equal basis with other countries, stating that it would be a "mistake of radioactive proportions." The senator emphasized that the United States has not conducted a nuclear test since 1992 and that resuming testing would only lead to a new nuclear arms race.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced the No Nuclear Testing Act to prevent the Trump administration from restarting nuclear testing.
  • The bill aims to use Congress's power of the purse to deny the Trump administration from restarting nuclear testing.
  • Senator Markey has been a long-time advocate for nuclear disarmament and has worked to end the proliferation of nuclear weapons since the beginning of his career.
  • The senator argues that resuming nuclear testing would only lead to a new nuclear arms race and make the country and the world less safe.
  • The No Nuclear Testing Act would also help prevent the exposure of new generations of Americans to the horrors of radiation sickness.

Statistics:

  • The United States has not conducted a nuclear test since 1992.
  • 178 nations have ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
  • The New START nuclear weapons reduction treaty expires in 100 days.

Sources:

  • United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Bill Text (PDF)
  • Senator Markey's statement regarding President Trump's directive
  • MIL OSI USA News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)
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