A resolution responding to the threat posed by the Russian Federation's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, and for other purposes.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 268

119th Congress

A resolution responding to the threat posed by the Russian Federation's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

R - SC

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill declares that Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is a threat to Ukraine and NATO countries. It states that any use of these weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their allies would be an attack on NATO, requiring a collective response under Article V of the NATO treaty.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2237-2238)

Introduced6/10/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2237-2238)

ChamberSenate

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A resolution responding to the threat posed by the Russian Federation's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, and for other purposes.

This bill declares that Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is a threat to Ukraine and NATO countries. It states that any use of these weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their allies would be an attack on NATO, requiring a collective respons

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This bill declares that Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is a threat to Ukraine and NATO countries. It states that any use of these weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their allies would be an attack on NATO, requiring a collective response under Article V of the NATO treaty.

Bill Number: 268
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2237-2238)
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution responding to the threat posed by the Russian Federation's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 268
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2237-2238)
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Summary: This bill declares that Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is a threat to Ukraine and NATO countries. It states that any use of these weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their allies would be an attack on NATO, requiring a collective response under Article V of the NATO treaty.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill declares that Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is a threat to Ukraine and NATO countries. It states that any use of these weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their allies would be an attack on NATO, requiring a collective response under Article V of the NATO treaty.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution states that the deployment of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons within Belarus is a threat to Ukraine and NATO member states. The resolution also states that the use of such weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their proxies is an attack on NATO requiring an immediate response, including the implementation of Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty. (Article V provides for collective action by NATO members when a member is attacked.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill declares Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus as a threat to Ukraine and NATO member states.
It states that any use of these weapons by Russia, Belarus, or their proxies would be an attack on NATO, triggering a collective response under Article V.
Article V of the NATO treaty requires member states to take action if one is attacked.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would increase pressure on NATO to take action, potentially escalating tensions with Russia if they use tactical nuclear weapons. This could lead to a broader military conflict involving NATO countries.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

268, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution responding to the threat posed by the Russian Federation's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-268