# 119-sres-61: A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.

119-sres-61, A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-61
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-01

## Summary

**Prevent nuclear escalation and preserve arms-control limits.** This bill would condemn Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric, call on Russia to resume full implementation of the New START treaty, and urge U.S. engagement with Russia and China on new arms-control and risk-reduction talks to maintain strategic stability. - European allies and civilians: Reaffirms U.S. commitment to protect allies and highlights the Ukraine war's human toll, citing over 40,000 civilians killed and more than 10 million displaced. - U.S. policy makers and strategic stability: Would press the administration to pursue bilateral and multilateral arms-control talks and to respect New START numerical limits, including 1,550 warheads and no more than 700 deployed delivery vehicles, until a new framework is reached. - Russia and China: Condemns Russia's purported suspension of New START and calls for Russia to return to inspections, data sharing, and treaty notifications while urging continued engagement with China on risk reduction.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-61 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/61)

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- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
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