Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act of 2026

This bill states the sense of Congress about the United States extended nuclear deterrent, which is the U.S. commitment to use its nuclear forces to help protect allies. It names the Republic of Korea, Japan, Australia, and NATO members as allies covered by these commitments. It says the United States should continue to modernize and sustain the capabilities needed for this deterrent while pursuing verifiable and reciprocal arms control agreements. It also says the United States should reaffirm that its commitments to treaty allies remain firm and should use force posture, exercises, consultations, and defense spending to show this. The bill expresses views and does not create new programs or spending.

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Sponsors

• Mark Kelly Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors