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S. 5623

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A bill to express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced
September 30, 2026
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This bill expresses Congress's support for the U.S. extended nuclear deterrent, which provides security guarantees to allied nations including South Korea, Japan, Australia, and NATO members. The legislation states that this deterrent has been essential for maintaining global peace for over 70 years and that its credibility depends on maintaining safe, secure, and reliable nuclear forces alongside strong conventional military capabilities and close coordination with allies. Congress asserts that the U.S. should continue modernizing its nuclear arsenal while also pursuing arms control agreements, particularly in response to nuclear expansion by Russia, China, and North Korea. The bill affirms that U.S. extended deterrence commitments to treaty allies should remain unshakeable and be demonstrated through military exercises, strategic consultations, and defense investments. This is a non-binding sense of Congress resolution rather than legislation that creates new programs or requires funding.

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