Massachusetts S3247 urges the state's congressional delegation to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Massachusetts S3247 calls on the state's congressional delegation to co-sponsor resolutions supporting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The treaty, which entered into force in 2021, aims to eliminate nuclear arsenals and prevent nuclear war. The resolution highlights the commonwealth's historical role in ending the nuclear arms race and emphasizes the threat posed by over 12,000 nuclear weapons worldwide. It also notes the support for the treaty from other states and localities within Massachusetts.
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