Bill > SRes24

This Resolution supports a strong and up-to-date land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force, which is a crucial part of the United States' nuclear triad, meaning its combination of land-based missiles, submarine-launched missiles, and nuclear-capable aircraft. The resolution acknowledges that ICBMs have unique strategic advantages, such as quick response times, persistent presence, and wide dispersal, which enhance overall deterrence and stability, especially when compared to adversaries like Russia and China who are modernizing their own ICBM capabilities. It also emphasizes that ICBMs are the most cost-effective component of the nuclear deterrent and are essential for maintaining the strength of the entire triad. Therefore, the resolution opposes any unilateral reductions in the ICBM force or delays in the development of the next-generation ground-based strategic deterrent program, which is intended to replace the aging Minuteman III missiles and ensure the force remains modern and effective for decades to come.