S.Res. 61 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Feb 5, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryResolution supports nuclear arms control agreements
This is a resolution expressing Congress's position on nuclear weapons agreements rather than a bill that changes law. It condemns Russia's nuclear threats related to its invasion of Ukraine and Russia's suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, which is an agreement between the U.S. and Russia that limits strategic nuclear weapons. The resolution also calls on the administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction talks with both Russia and China.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't directly change anything in your daily life, since resolutions express Congress's views rather than creating new law. However, it signals support for efforts to reduce nuclear tensions between major world powers through diplomatic agreements.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 5, 2025)
This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons in the context of 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 administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 61
RESOLUTION
A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Sponsor: Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 5, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)”