Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.

4/7/2024, 4:05 AM

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons to further its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the Biden administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China. 

Bill 118 HRES 1079, titled "Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to show support for arms control agreements and denounce Russia's alleged suspension of its involvement in the New START Treaty.

The New START Treaty is a nuclear arms reduction agreement between the United States and Russia that limits the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems. The treaty plays a crucial role in maintaining global security and stability by reducing the risk of nuclear conflict between the two countries.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of arms control agreements in promoting international peace and security. It highlights the need for continued cooperation between the US and Russia in upholding the terms of the New START Treaty and other arms control agreements. Furthermore, the resolution condemns Russia's reported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty. This action is seen as a threat to global security and a step backward in efforts to reduce nuclear weapons proliferation. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1079 underscores the significance of arms control agreements in preventing nuclear conflict and calls for the US to reaffirm its commitment to these agreements. It also urges Russia to reconsider its decision to suspend its participation in the New START Treaty and to work towards maintaining global peace and security.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1079

Introduced on
2024-03-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/13/2024

Status of Legislation

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Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons to further its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the Biden administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China. 

Bill 118 HRES 1079, titled "Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to show support for arms control agreements and denounce Russia's alleged suspension of its involvement in the New START Treaty.

The New START Treaty is a nuclear arms reduction agreement between the United States and Russia that limits the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems. The treaty plays a crucial role in maintaining global security and stability by reducing the risk of nuclear conflict between the two countries.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of arms control agreements in promoting international peace and security. It highlights the need for continued cooperation between the US and Russia in upholding the terms of the New START Treaty and other arms control agreements. Furthermore, the resolution condemns Russia's reported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty. This action is seen as a threat to global security and a step backward in efforts to reduce nuclear weapons proliferation. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1079 underscores the significance of arms control agreements in preventing nuclear conflict and calls for the US to reaffirm its commitment to these agreements. It also urges Russia to reconsider its decision to suspend its participation in the New START Treaty and to work towards maintaining global peace and security.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.

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This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons to further its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in t...


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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.