Budget Request Reflects Commitment to Maintain a Safe, Secure, and Effective Nuclear Deterrent; Prevent, Counter, and Respond to Global Nuclear Dangers; and Effectively Power the Nuclear Navy
Feb. 9, 2016
(WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today released details of its portion of the President’s FY 2017 Budget Request. The President’s $12.9 billion FY 2017 Budget Request for NNSA represents an increase of $357 million—or 2.9 percent—above the FY 2016 appropriation, affirming the Administration’s continued commitment to NNSA’s enduring missions: maintaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent; reducing the threat posed by nuclear proliferation and terrorism; and providing safe and effective nuclear propulsion for the U.S. Navy.
“The FY 2017 Budget Request is a strong endorsement of NNSA’s vital and enduring missions, and is indicative of the Administration’s unwavering commitment to a strong national defense,” said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz (Ret.), Administrator of NNSA and Under Secretary for Nuclear Security. “Investments in modernization of our nuclear enterprise; implementation of our long-term stockpile stewardship strategy; and the continued strength of our nonproliferation, prevention, and response capabilities are critical to carrying out our missions.”
Budget Highlights:
The Weapons Activity FY 2017 Budget Request ($9.2 billion) is 4.5 percent above the FY 2016 appropriation to meet the Administration’s requirements for the programs and capabilities necessary to sustain the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. The Budget Request will allow NNSA to:
The Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) FY 2017 Budget Request ($1.8 billion) is 6.8 percent below the FY 2016 appropriation. The DNN Budget Request includes all NNSA funding to prevent, counter, and respond to global nuclear dangers. The decrease for this fiscal year is possible due to prior year carryover balances available to execute some programs, and because less funding is required for MOX. The Budget Request will allow NNSA to:
The Naval Reactors FY 2017 Budget Request ($1.4 billion) is 3.2 percent above the FY 2016 appropriation to support the Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines. The Budget Request will allow NNSA to: