House unanimously passed H.Res.825

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House unanimously passed H.Res.825, urging the United States to continue its leadership in supporting the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the global nonproliferation regime, introduced by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), who formerly chaired the Asia and Nonproliferation Subcommittee, along with Congressman Banks, and the Chair and Ranking Member of the Asia Subcommittee Ami Bera (D-CA) and Ted Yoho (R- FL).

The resolution reaffirms that a strong nonproliferation regime is in the best interest of the United States and expresses continued support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The resolution urges the United States to continue to be a leader in supporting the NPT and the global nonproliferation regime by encouraging opportunities for cooperation with other nuclear weapons states to reduce the number and role of nuclear weapons and, encouraging the U.S. to work towards a successful 2021 NPT Review Conference.

Likewise, the Congressional Nuclear Security Working Group authored a provision to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would prohibit the submission of a nuclear cooperation agreement with a country that does not sign and implement an Additional Protocol with the IAEA.

The resolution also calls for strong U.S. leadership at the 5-year NPT Review Conference, which was delayed until 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic.