The legislation listed on this page is not necessarily endorsed or advocated by the Council, but we are following it closely due to its proximity to our work.
War Powers Resolutions calling for removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran (H.Con.Res.38/S.J.Res.59)
ORIGINAL SPONSORS: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY-04), Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17); Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA)
PURPOSE: To remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: June 16, 2025 in the Senate; June 17, 2025 in the House
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Urging the United States to lead the world back from the brink of nuclear war and halt and reverse the nuclear arms race. (H. Res. 317)
ORIGINAL SPONSORS: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02)
PURPOSE: Urging the United States to lead the world back from the brink of nuclear war and halt and reverse the nuclear arms race.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: April 10, 2025
COSPONSORS: House
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Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces. (S.Res. 61/H.Res. 100)
ORIGINAL SPONSORS: Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA); Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL-11), Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-08)
PURPOSE: Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Feb. 4, 2025
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Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act (H.R.669, S.192)
ORIGINAL SPONSORS: Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) & Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA-33)
PURPOSE: Prohibit any United States President from launching a nuclear strike without prior authorization from Congress.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: January 23, 2025 in the House; January 22, 2025 in the Senate
