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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1210· House(119-HRES-1210)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Rep. Foster
Age: 71 years
Illinois
Introduced
4/23/2026
Last activity
4/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Bill Foster
Cosponsors
Democrat - 11Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's nuclear security role. It notes that the IAEA helps countries develop and use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and plays a critical part in global nuclear security. The text highlights that rogue regimes and clandestine organizations seek nuclear materials for weapons. Because the IAEA Office of Nuclear Security relies mostly on unpredictable voluntary funding, the resolution seeks to address this need. It encourages the United States and other member states to provide the resources necessary for the IAEA to fulfill its duties.

Yes· 3 of 30

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7

    Supports multilateral cooperation through the IAEA to strengthen global nuclear security.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7

    Promotes ministerial meetings and international collaboration on nuclear safety.

  • Would children be better off under this?+5

    Prevents nuclear proliferation and radiological threats to future generations.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    Encouraging increased financial contributions to the IAEA may increase government spending.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The resolution encourages the U.S. to provide more resources and financial support to the IAEA.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1

    Calls for more funding without specifying budget offsets.