Don Bacon (R-NE)
The Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies Act of 2025
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called The Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies Act of 2025. It changes title 10 of the United States Code to officially set up a new center. This center will be part of the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University. Its main job is to focus on education, research, and outreach about strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction. We need to hold our officials accountable to make sure this center truly helps our national security leaders do their jobs better.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill directs the establishment of a center dedicated to conducting studies and analyses on weapons of mass destruction.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into public schools?
The bill invests in specialized professional military education through the creation of the new center.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill focuses on strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction which are core components of modern defense security.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b) says the center will prepare national security leaders to handle strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction through education, research, and outreach. This is a positive step because it helps train our leaders to better protect the country.
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Section 2(b) also notes that the center will design and implement studies to enhance the understanding of threats and responses to prevent or eliminate weapons of mass destruction. This is good for the people because it aims to improve our national security strategies against global threats.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that mention negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs the establishment of a center dedicated to conducting studies and analyses on weapons of mass destruction. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill invests in specialized professional military education through the creation of the new center.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill focuses on strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction which are core components of modern defense security. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill's focus on strategic deterrence and global threats helps strengthen the security foundations of international alliances.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill supports the training and preparation of national security leaders within the defense and military education infrastructure.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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