A bill to express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, introduced by Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, is titled "A bill to express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence." This means that if passed, Congress would issue a statement of its opinion or feeling on the matter of extended nuclear deterrence. The bill does not propose specific actions or create new laws, but rather aims to communicate a Congressional sentiment.
Because the full text of the bill has not yet been published, the specific details of what "reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence" would entail in the Congressional statement are not available. Therefore, it is not possible to determine who it would affect or how, beyond the general statement of Congressional sentiment.
S. 5623 was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026, by Senator Kelly. As of now, its latest action is simply that it has been introduced. The next steps in the legislative process would involve the bill being considered by relevant Senate committees, potentially followed by debate and a vote on the Senate floor. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5623 do?
- This bill, introduced by Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, is titled "A bill to express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence." This means that if passed, Congress would issue a statement of its opinion or feeling on the matter of extended nuclear deterrence. The bill does not propose specific actions or create new laws, but rather aims to communicate a Congressional sentiment. Because the full text of the bill has not yet been published, the specific details of what "reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence" would entail in the Congressional statement are not available. Therefore, it is not possible to determine who it would affect or how, beyond the general statement of Congressional sentiment. S. 5623 was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026, by Senator Kelly. As of now, its latest action is simply that it has been introduced. The next steps in the legislative process would involve the bill being considered by relevant Senate committees, potentially followed by debate and a vote on the Senate floor. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
- Has S. 5623 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5623 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5623?
- S. 5623 was sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly [D-AZ] (Democrat-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5623?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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