A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
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In CommitteeMr. Markey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution expresses support for maintaining nuclear arms control agreements between the United States, Russia, and China. It condemns Russia's nuclear threats related to its invasion of Ukraine and its suspension of the New START Treaty, while calling for continued diplomatic engagement on nuclear risk reduction.
Who Benefits and How
- Ukraine and the Ukrainian people benefit from international pressure to prevent nuclear escalation in the ongoing conflict, reducing the risk of nuclear weapons being used in the region.
- Global populations benefit from continued strategic stability and the prevention of an unrestrained nuclear arms race between the world's largest nuclear powers.
- Arms control advocates and diplomatic institutions benefit from Senate support for continued engagement with Russia and China on nuclear issues.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- The Russian Federation faces condemnation for its nuclear saber-rattling and suspension of the New START Treaty, and is called upon to return to full treaty compliance including onsite inspections.
- The U.S. Administration is called upon to actively pursue diplomatic dialogue with both Russia and China on nuclear arms control frameworks and risk reduction measures.
Key Provisions
- Condemns Russia's use of nuclear threats in the context of its invasion of Ukraine
- Condemns Russia's purported suspension of the New START Treaty
- Calls for Russia to return to full New START Treaty compliance, including inspections
- Urges the U.S. to pursue new nuclear arms control frameworks with Russia before New START expires in 2026
- Calls for continued U.S. engagement with China on nuclear risk reduction and multilateral arms control
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
The bill expresses support for maintaining arms control agreements between the US, Russia, and China to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.
Policy Domains
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