ALEX TIERSKY

Discussed NTI's new report outlining the continued need for non-proliferation strategy and the potential tools of such a policy. Possible paths forward with the upcoming extension of the New START treaty and what those paths would mean in practice. Discussed the various international treaties setting nuclear weapons policy. Legislation to create high level working group to accelerate deployment of commercial advanced nuclear capabilities.

Discussed how the changes of staffing at the State Department have already affected arms control work and the way proposed legislation could further disrupt that work.

Discussed nuclear fuel reprocessing and the potential issues associated with this process.

Topline discussion of Biotechnology governance, AI, and biosecurity and potential ways Congress could engage on these issues.

(1) Consideration of nuclear proliferation and nuclear security in the responsible expansion of nuclear energy and selection of fuel cycle technology (2) H.R.3978 - Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act, on reprocessing and recycling

(1) Preserving the U.S. and international moratorium on nuclear explosive testing (2) Preserving nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security as U.S. national priorities (3) Sustaining U.S. government capacity on nonproliferation, nuclear security, and arms control (4) Ensuring responsible processes regarding nuclear weapons employment