START I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act of 2009

Bill 111 s 2727, also known as the START I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation that aims to continue the implementation of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between the United States and Russia. The START treaty was originally signed in 1991 and aimed to reduce the number of strategic nuclear weapons held by both countries.

The main purpose of this bill is to extend the provisions of the START treaty that allow for inspections and monitoring of each country's nuclear weapons facilities. These inspections are crucial for ensuring compliance with the treaty and maintaining transparency between the two nations.

The bill outlines the specific procedures and protocols for conducting these inspections, as well as the responsibilities of both the United States and Russia in facilitating them. It also provides funding for the implementation of these provisions and ensures that the necessary resources are available to carry out the inspections effectively. Overall, the START I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act of 2009 is an important piece of legislation that aims to uphold the commitments made in the original START treaty and promote international security through arms reduction and transparency measures.