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 AMSummary of Bill HRES 1079
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1079
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1079
Bill HRES 1079 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2024. Bill HRES 1079 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2024. Bill HRES 1079's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 13, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1079
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
58Democrat Cosponsors
58Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1079
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.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.Comments
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