US·Resolution·116th Congress

SCONRES 16

Died in committee

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, and noting former Senator Richard G. Lugar's indispensable contributions to international security and reducing nuclear weapons-related risks.

Introduced 2019-05-15Last action 2019-05-15 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2890-2891)Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Sponsor

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]D

Cosponsors (11)

Braun, Mike(R-IN)Brown, Sherrod(D-OH)Cardin, Ben(D-MD)Collins, Susan M.(R-ME)Feinstein, Dianne(D-CA)Gillibrand, Kirsten E.(D-NY)Markey, Edward J.(D-MA)Paul, Rand(R-KY)Smith, Tina(D-MN)Van Hollen, Chris(D-MD)Young, Todd(R-IN)

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Died in committee

The 116th Congress ended on 2021-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

✓

Introduced

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In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted / Signed

Action History

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2890-2891)

2019-05-15 · Senate

Introduced in Senate

2019-05-15 · Library of Congress

Summary

This concurrent resolution (1) specifies that the United States should encourage all parties to the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to comply with it fully, (2) encourages the United States to engage with Russia on strategic stability issues and other arms control and nonproliferation issues, and (3) condemns Russia's nonadherence to its treaty obligations regarding intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles.

Full Bill Text

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/sconres/16

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