US·Resolution·118th Congress

HRES 562

Died in committee

Responding to the threat posed by the Russian Federation's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2023-06-27Last action 2023-06-27 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Committee House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Sponsor

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]R

Cosponsors (1)

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Died in committee
The 118th Congress ended on 2025-01-03. 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 House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2023-06-27 · House floor actions
Introduced in House
2023-06-27 · Library of Congress

Summary

This resolution states that the deployment of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons within Belarus is a threat to Ukraine and NATO member states. The resolution also states that the use of such weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their proxies is an attack on NATO requiring an immediate response, including the implementation of Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty. (Article V provides for collective action by NATO members when a member is attacked.)


Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/hres/562
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