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Key National Security Legislation 2025-2026

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.

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

COSPONSORS: House | Senate

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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

COSPONSORS: House | Senate

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