S.1649

Massachusetts S1649 urges the state to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and advocate for nuclear disarmament.

Massachusetts S1649 congratulates the 70 countries that have signed and ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. It expresses concern over the continued existence of over 12,000 nuclear weapons worldwide and the increased danger of nuclear war. The resolution urges the state to take measures to protect its citizens from the threat of nuclear weapons and contribute to their elimination. It encourages the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to co-sponsor House Resolution 77 and calls for the introduction of a companion resolution in the U.S. Senate.