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A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.

USA119th CongressSRES-61| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (18)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

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This resolution expresses strong support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on strategic nuclear forces, particularly those involving the United States, Russia, and China. It unequivocally condemns Russia's use of nuclear escalatory rhetoric and veiled threats in the context of its illegal invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, the resolution condemns the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty , emphasizing the critical role these agreements play in maintaining global stability. The resolution calls for an immediate cessation of nuclear saber rattling from Russia and any other nuclear-armed state. It urges the Russian Federation to promptly return to full implementation of the New START Treaty, including resuming onsite inspections, providing treaty-mandated data, and reconvening Bilateral Consultative Commission meetings. The resolution also calls upon the United States administration to actively pursue dialogue with Russia on a new nuclear arms control framework and risk reduction measures, aiming to prevent the conflict in Ukraine from escalating to nuclear use and to avoid an unrestrained nuclear arms race. Until a new framework is established, the resolution calls for both the United States and the Russian Federation to continue respecting the numerical constraints on strategic deployed nuclear forces set by the New START Treaty. Additionally, it encourages the administration to continue engaging the People's Republic of China in further bilateral talks on nuclear risk reduction and arms control, and to pursue new multilateral arms control efforts to enhance global security.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-100
Submitted in House
Feb 5, 2025
Submitted in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)
  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-100
    Submitted in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Submitted in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-100: Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.

A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.

USA119th CongressSRES-61| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on strategic nuclear forces, particularly those involving the United States, Russia, and China. It unequivocally condemns Russia's use of nuclear escalatory rhetoric and veiled threats in the context of its illegal invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, the resolution condemns the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty , emphasizing the critical role these agreements play in maintaining global stability. The resolution calls for an immediate cessation of nuclear saber rattling from Russia and any other nuclear-armed state. It urges the Russian Federation to promptly return to full implementation of the New START Treaty, including resuming onsite inspections, providing treaty-mandated data, and reconvening Bilateral Consultative Commission meetings. The resolution also calls upon the United States administration to actively pursue dialogue with Russia on a new nuclear arms control framework and risk reduction measures, aiming to prevent the conflict in Ukraine from escalating to nuclear use and to avoid an unrestrained nuclear arms race. Until a new framework is established, the resolution calls for both the United States and the Russian Federation to continue respecting the numerical constraints on strategic deployed nuclear forces set by the New START Treaty. Additionally, it encourages the administration to continue engaging the People's Republic of China in further bilateral talks on nuclear risk reduction and arms control, and to pursue new multilateral arms control efforts to enhance global security.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-100
Submitted in House
Feb 5, 2025
Submitted in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)
  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-100
    Submitted in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Submitted in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (18)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-100: Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted