# 119-s-5623: Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act of 2026

119-s-5623, Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ); status introduced (as of 2026-10-18).

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- As of: 2026-10-18
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5623
- Congress: 119
- Title: Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-18

## Summary

**Reaffirming the United States’ extended nuclear deterrent** is the bill’s core aim. It would state a nonbinding sense of Congress that the U.S. deterrent remains vital to national security and that credibility requires a modern, safe, secure, and flexible nuclear force backed by capable conventional forces, integrated defenses, and resilient command and control. It would emphasize allied consultations and exercises (naming the Republic of Korea, Japan, Australia, and NATO), say deterrence supports nonproliferation, warn of Russian, Chinese, and DPRK nuclear advances, and urge modernization alongside verifiable arms-control efforts.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-5623 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5623)

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- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5623 (as of 2026-10-18).