Bill > SRes61

This resolution expresses strong support for nuclear arms control agreements, particularly focusing on the strategic nuclear forces of the United States, Russia, and China. The resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and its suspension of the New START Treaty (a bilateral nuclear arms reduction agreement) in the context of its invasion of Ukraine. It calls for immediate cessation of nuclear threats, emphasizes the importance of arms control agreements, and urges Russia to return to full implementation of the New START Treaty, which limits nuclear warheads and delivery vehicles. The resolution also requests the U.S. administration to continue pursuing dialogue with Russia on a new nuclear arms control framework and to engage China in bilateral talks on nuclear risk reduction. Key context includes Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Putin's nuclear threats, and the long-standing bipartisan U.S. commitment to preventing nuclear conflict, echoing President Reagan's 1984 statement that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." The resolution ultimately aims to maintain strategic stability, prevent nuclear escalation, and avoid an unrestrained nuclear arms race.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/61/all-info