Bill · S.Res. 323· Senate(119-SRES-323)

A resolution urging the United States to lead a global effort to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race.

Age: 80 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 7/16/2025
Last activity: 7/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4422)
Sponsored by: Edward Markey
Cosponsors: - 8 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution urges the United States to take a leadership role in a global movement to stop and reverse the nuclear arms race. It calls on the President to pursue a world free of nuclear weapons as a vital national security priority. The resolution suggests engaging in good faith negotiations with other nuclear-armed nations, including Russia and China, to reduce and eliminate arsenals. It also proposes ending the "hair-trigger alert" posture and the first-use option for nuclear weapons. Additionally, the resolution seeks to protect communities and workers affected by nuclear activities. Finally, it calls for a just economic transition for those currently employed in the nuclear weapons industry.

Yes· 3 of 13

Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+7
The resolution aims to end the production of new warheads and delivery systems, which would significantly cut defense costs.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill calls for full remediation of environmental contamination from nuclear activities.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
The resolution emphasizes good faith negotiations with major nuclear-armed nations to reduce global risk.