Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Bill Number

H.Res. 1210

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

International Affairs

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Last Updated

2026-04-27T22:52:43Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 1210) expresses the House of Representatives' support for the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) role in global nuclear security. It highlights the IAEA's history and importance in preventing nuclear materials from falling into the wrong hands, such as rogue states or terrorist groups, and urges reliable funding for its efforts.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes the following main statements in its "Resolved" section:

• Affirms the IAEA's indispensable role in strengthening worldwide nuclear security and safety.
• Reaffirms the U.S. interest in stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials.
• Encourages the U.S. and other IAEA member states to provide the IAEA with needed resources, specifically by:
• Supporting IAEA ministerial meetings to build political commitment.
• Funding the IAEA's Nuclear Security Plan with reliable resources.
• Offering political, technical, and financial support to the IAEA's Nuclear Security Fund (which relies mostly on voluntary donations).
• Creating a strategy to attract contributions from private companies and non-state actors to the Fund.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• None. This is a non-binding "sense of the House" resolution, meaning it expresses an opinion but does not create, amend, or repeal any laws.

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies: May influence U.S. Department of State or congressional decisions on foreign aid and IAEA funding, signaling priority for nuclear security.
• Citizens: Indirectly enhances global safety by supporting efforts to prevent nuclear terrorism, potentially reducing risks from radiological or nuclear threats.
• International relations: Strengthens U.S. leadership in nuclear non-proliferation, encourages allied contributions, and reinforces multilateral cooperation through the IAEA.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• IAEA: Primary beneficiary, gaining political endorsement for its nuclear security programs.
• U.S. government: House members, State Department, and funding agencies urged to prioritize support.
• IAEA member states: Encouraged to contribute resources.
• Private sector: Prompted to donate to the Nuclear Security Fund.
• Global community: Benefits from improved nuclear material protection.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal/Constitutional: No binding effect; aligns with U.S. treaty obligations under the IAEA Statute but imposes no new requirements.
• Political: Demonstrates bipartisan support (introduced by Democrats with diverse co-sponsors), potentially boosting U.S. diplomatic efforts post-2016 Nuclear Security Summit. References historical events like Soviet collapse and 9/11 to underscore urgency without partisan framing.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Cosponsors (10)

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
• 2026-04-23: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) nuclear security role. — issued 2026-04-23 — PDF (3 pages)