New START Policy Act of 2019
Latest action · Mar 14, 2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 14, 2019
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
New START Policy Act of 2019
This bill requires reports related to Russia's nuclear arsenal and the effect that the Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START treaty) has had on that arsenal. (The treaty is set to expire in February 2021 but may be extended to February 2026.)
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on (1) Russia's current nuclear forces and predicted force levels in 2026, (2) the impact the New START treaty has had on Russia's nuclear forces and strategic delivery systems, (3) how the expiration of the treaty would affect strategic stability and security for the United States and its allies, and (4) how the expiration of the treaty would affect the ability of the U.S. intelligence community to accurately assess Russia's nuclear arsenal.
The Department of Defense (DOD) shall report to Congress on (1) the impact the expiration of the treaty will have on the U.S. nuclear arsenal and posture, (2) the options available to respond to changes to Russia's nuclear posture if the treaty's limitations are removed, (3) the changes to DOD's budget that will be necessary if the treaty is not extended, and (4) how the expiration of the treaty would affect strategic stability.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 14, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-RI | Jack Reed | Original | Mar 14, 2019 |
| D-VA | Mark R. Warner | Original | Mar 14, 2019 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 14, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Mar 14, 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2394 | Richard G. Lugar and Ellen O. Tauscher Act to Maintain Limits on Russian Nuclear Forces | Related bill | Jul 31, 2019 |
| HR 2529 | Richard G. Lugar and Ellen O. Tauscher Act to Maintain Limits on Russian Nuclear Forces | Related bill | May 7, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
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- Mar 14, 2019Introduced in Senate
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