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Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1185

Bill 117 H.Res. 1185, also known as "Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution expresses support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which is an international agreement aimed at eliminating nuclear weapons worldwide.

The resolution acknowledges the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and recognizes the urgent need for nuclear disarmament. It calls on the United States to take concrete steps towards nuclear disarmament and to work towards the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

The resolution also highlights the importance of nuclear non-proliferation and the need for all countries to work together to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. It emphasizes the role of the United States in leading global efforts towards nuclear disarmament and promoting peace and security. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1185 is a non-partisan resolution that calls for the United States to embrace the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and to take action towards a world free of nuclear weapons.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1185

This resolution calls on the President to embrace the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and make nuclear disarmament the centerpiece of U.S. national security policy. It also calls on the United States to lead a global effort to prevent nuclear war.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1185

Bill HRES 1185 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2022. Bill HRES 1185 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 16, 2022.  Bill HRES 1185's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation. as of June 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1185

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
24
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1185

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Arms control and nonproliferation
- Conflicts and wars
- International law and treaties
- Military operations and strategy
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Nuclear weapons
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1185

Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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