WA SJM8007

Washington State Legislature petitions Congress to establish checks and balances removing the President's sole authority to launch nuclear weapons, except in retaliation to a nuclear attack

Requests adoption of a formal U.S. policy of no first use of nuclear weapons

Cites approximately 12,100 nuclear weapons existing globally, with the U.S. holding roughly 5,748 and planning to spend up to $2 trillion rebuilding its arsenal

Notes Washington state hosts the largest collection of deployed nuclear weapons in the Western Hemisphere at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, 20 miles from Seattle, making it a primary target in nuclear conflict

Memorial to be transmitted to President Trump, Senate President, House Speaker, and Washington's congressional delegation