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

12/15/2023, 3:51 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 move the world back from the nuclear brink and to prevent nuclear war.

Bill 118 HRES 77, 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 need for a global effort to prevent their use. It calls on the United States to take steps towards nuclear disarmament and to work towards the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution in addressing global security challenges. It urges the United States to engage with other countries in dialogue and cooperation to reduce the threat posed by nuclear weapons. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 77 is a non-binding resolution that signals the US Congress's support for the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. It highlights the importance of nuclear disarmament and the need for international cooperation in achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 77

Introduced on
2023-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2023

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 move the world back from the nuclear brink and to prevent nuclear war.

Bill 118 HRES 77, 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 need for a global effort to prevent their use. It calls on the United States to take steps towards nuclear disarmament and to work towards the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution in addressing global security challenges. It urges the United States to engage with other countries in dialogue and cooperation to reduce the threat posed by nuclear weapons. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 77 is a non-binding resolution that signals the US Congress's support for the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. It highlights the importance of nuclear disarmament and the need for international cooperation in achieving 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 Summary2/3/2023

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 Action1/31/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the comm...