SUPPORT THE RESTRICTING FIRST USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS ACT

On Jan. 24, 2017, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Representative Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) introduced THE RESTRICTING FIRST USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS ACT OF 2017, S 200; HR 669.

What many people don't know is that the US still has a first use nuclear weapons policy, and nuclear weapons could be launched within 12 minutes if the president completely independently decides to do so. At present the president has sole authority to make a nuclear first-strike. This bill would require Congress to declare war before nuclear weapons could be launched. As you can imagine, this is more important than ever under this administration. Here is detail. 

https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-lieu-senator-markey-introduce-restricting-first-use-0

What you can do:

1) Download the petition and circulate among your friends, family and work place (please return by Sept. 18)

2) Please call representative Katko and Senators Gillibrand and Schumer to support the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2017. 

Rep. Katko – 202-225-3701 (DC); or 315-423-5657 (Syracuse office)

Sen. Gillibrand – 202-224-4451; 315-448-0478

Sen. Schumer – 202-224-6542; 315-423-5471