Bill · S.Res. 61· Senate(119-SRES-61)

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

Age: 80 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 2/5/2025
Last activity: 2/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)
Sponsored by: Edward Markey
Cosponsors: - 17 - 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 expresses support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on the strategic nuclear forces of Russia and China. It condemns the use of nuclear escalatory rhetoric and the Russian Federation's purported suspension of the New START Treaty. The Senate calls for the Russian Federation to return to full implementation of the New START Treaty, including onsite inspections and data provision. It also urges the administration to pursue a new nuclear arms control framework with Russia to maintain strategic stability. Additionally, the resolution calls for continued engagement with the People's Republic of China regarding nuclear risk reduction and arms control.

Yes

Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7
The resolution calls for active dialogue with Russia and China regarding nuclear risk reduction and arms control.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution emphasizes maintaining strategic stability and dialogue with allies through arms control frameworks.