# 119-hr-5951: No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act

119-hr-5951, No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV); status introduced (as of 2026-08-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5951
- Congress: 119
- Title: No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-19

## Summary

**Congress would have to approve any U.S. explosive nuclear test.** This bill would block the United States from conducting explosive nuclear testing unless the President submits a detailed notification and Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the test. - The President would need to submit an unclassified notification at least 180 days before a proposed test. The notice must describe the test, explain the reasons or technical need, assess alternatives, show engagement with the Governor where testing would occur, and estimate timelines and costs, with a classified annex allowed. - A joint resolution of approval would be required and follow a fast, structured review. Armed Services committees must report within 60 days or be discharged, and the House must consider the resolution within 120 days under limited debate rules. - If a foreign state conducts a test first the Senate must approve the resolution by a two-thirds vote. The bill also narrowly defines "explosive nuclear testing" and limits "technical need" to specific official determinations about safety, reliability, performance, or military effectiveness of a weapon type.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Congress must approve nuclear tests: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would bar the United States from doing explosive nuclear tests after enactment except in two cases. Testing could occur if a foreign state tests (this path requires a joint resolution enacted into law and a two-thirds Senate vote) or if all named officials find a "technical nee…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5951 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5951)

## Related
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5951 (as of 2026-08-19).