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HRES 1210

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

119th Congress Introduced by Joaquin Castro and 9 co-sponsors

The bill urges sustained, reliable funding and political backing for the IAEA to strengthen global nuclear security through training, technical support, and fundraising.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1210

Summary of H.R. 1210 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)

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

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution communicates the House’s sense that the IAEA plays an indispensable role in strengthening global nuclear security and safety.
  • It reaffirms U.S. interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials.
  • It calls for steps to ensure the IAEA has sufficient resources to fulfill its nuclear security duties, including political commitment and financial support.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Formal statement of support for the IAEA’s nuclear security work and its long-standing role since the 1970s, with emphasis on:
    • Training and technical assistance in physical protection of nuclear materials and facilities.
    • Expansion of nuclear security efforts following major historical events (post-Soviet era, late 1990s smuggling concerns, and post-9/11 security emphasis).
    • Establishment of the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund to assist countries in protecting nuclear and radiological materials.
  • Emphasis on the IAEA’s technical expertise, transparency, and confidentiality as core strengths.
  • Acknowledgement of funding instability: the IAEA Office of Nuclear Security largely relies on voluntary funding, which can be unpredictable.
  • Reference to the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit Action Plan, which highlighted the need for reliable and sufficient resources for nuclear security efforts.

What the Bill Would Do (Requested Actions)

The resolution urges the United States and other IAEA member states to:
1. Ensure the IAEA has the resources needed to fulfill its duties effectively.
2. Support continued ministerial meetings on nuclear security to sustain political commitment.
3. Contribute to the IAEA’s Nuclear Security Plan through reliable and sufficient resources.
4. Provide appropriate political, technical, and financial support to the Nuclear Security Fund.
5. Develop a comprehensive strategy to encourage non-state, private sector contributions to the Nuclear Security Fund.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary actors:
    • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Office of Nuclear Security.
    • Member states of the IAEA, led by the United States as a key supporter.
    • The IAEA Nuclear Security Fund, which pools resources for security-related activities.
  • Impacts:
    • Increased emphasis on stable, predictable funding for IAEA nuclear security initiatives.
    • Potential expansion of training, technical assistance, and security measures globally.
    • Enhanced political and financial support mechanisms, including private sector engagement, to bolster nuclear security capabilities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and referred on April 23, 2026, to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Type: Non-binding sense-of-the-House resolution (expresses support and calls for actions rather than creating new law or mandatory programs).
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsors include Rep. Foster (and several co-sponsors such as Rep. Khanna, Rep. Titus, Rep. Moulton, Rep. Larsen, Rep. Castor, Rep. Norton, Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Rep. Schakowsky, Rep. Castro).
  • Next steps: As a resolution, it would typically proceed through committee consideration and, if advanced, could reach a vote on the House floor. It does not itself authorize new spending but signals congressional priorities and expectations regarding IAEA funding and resources.

Overall Impact

  • The bill serves to solidify U.S. political support for robust funding and resources for the IAEA’s nuclear security work.
  • It seeks to enhance global nuclear security by ensuring the IAEA has reliable funding, ongoing political backing, and a strategy to mobilize additional non-state resources.
  • While non-binding, it can influence Administration and international partner actions by reiterating congressional expectations and priorities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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