US·Resolution·116th Congress
SRES 673
A resolution affirming that the New START Treaty extension will cover new deployed Russian nuclear delivery systems, and supporting additional initiatives to engage China that advance the goal of concluding an arms control treaty or agreement.
Introduced 2020-08-06Last action 2020-08-06 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5287-5288)Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Sponsor
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]D
Cosponsors (18)
Baldwin, Tammy(D-WI)Brown, Sherrod(D-OH)Cantwell, Maria(D-WA)Cardin, Ben(D-MD)Casey, Bob(D-PA)Coons, Christopher A.(D-DE)Durbin, Richard J.(D-IL)Feinstein, Dianne(D-CA)Gillibrand, Kirsten E.(D-NY)Hirono, Mazie K.(D-HI)Leahy, Patrick(D-VT)Merkley, Jeff(D-OR)Murphy, Christopher(D-CT)Sanders, Bernard(I-VT)Smith, Tina(D-MN)Van Hollen, Chris(D-MD)Warren, Elizabeth(D-MA)Wyden, Ron(D-OR)
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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
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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Action History
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5287-5288)
2020-08-06 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2020-08-06 · Library of Congress
Summary
This resolution (1) calls on the President to extend the New START Treaty until 2026 in order to secure limitations on two new types of Russian weapons, (2) urges Russia to cease the production of hazardous new weapons systems, and (3) expresses support for a U.S. initiative to negotiate with China for the conclusion of an arms control treaty or agreement.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/sres/673