Urging the United States to continue to be a leader in supporting the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the global nonproliferation regime to reap the benefits the NPT and such regime bring to United States and international security.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Nov 18, 2020

This resolution reaffirms support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The resolution urges the United States to continue to be a leader in promoting nonproliferation through specified measures.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30] · D–CA

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

28 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 18, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5909)
Nov 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5909)
Nov 18, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 825.
Nov 18, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5909-5911)
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2020
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.825, 116th Congress: Urging the United States to continue to be a leader in supporting the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the global nonproliferation regime to reap the benefits the NPT and such regime bring to United States and international security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/825

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres825/BILLS-116hres825eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.825, 116th Congress: Urging the United States to continue to be a leader in supporting the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the global nonproliferation regime to reap the benefits the NPT and such regime bring to United States and international security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/825

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres825/BILLS-116hres825eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.825, 116th Congress: Urging the United States to continue to be a leader in supporting the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the global nonproliferation regime to reap the benefits the NPT and such regime bring to United States and international security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/825

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres825/BILLS-116hres825eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-03T03:21:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.825, 116th Congress: Urging the United States to continue to be a leader in supporting the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the global nonproliferation regime to reap the benefits the NPT and such regime bring to United States and international security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/825

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres825/BILLS-116hres825eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-03T03:21:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.825 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.