9-11 Commission Combating Proliferation Implementation Act

H.R. 5161, the 9-11 Commission Combating Proliferation Implementation Act, seeks to centralize and strengthen the U.S. government’s efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The bill would create a dedicated office within the White House to coordinate national strategy and budgeting for nonproliferation, while also authorizing the Department of Energy to lead an accelerated global effort to secure high-risk nuclear and radiological materials.

For the average citizen, this legislation aims to increase national security by reducing the risk that dangerous materials could be stolen or diverted for use in a terrorist attack. By streamlining international cooperation and removing legal hurdles for dismantling chemical and nuclear stockpiles abroad, the bill focuses on addressing potential threats at their source before they can reach U.S. borders.