United States Congressional Joint Committee on Atomic Energy

The United States Congressional Joint Committee on Atomic Energy was a legislative body established in 1946 to oversee atomic energy matters in the United States. Its primary purpose was to address issues related to the development, regulation, and control of atomic energy, especially in the context of national security, military applications, and civilian uses of nuclear technology. The committee played a significant role in shaping U.S. nuclear policy during the early years of the Cold War.