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

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

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.

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.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 1185

Introduced on
2022-06-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/16/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedEmbracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
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

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Latest Summary6/27/2022

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 le...


Latest Action6/16/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.