General and former commander of U.S. Strategic Command Robert Kehler stated I think that we have gotten tremendous benefit out of those kinds of agreements with the Russians over the years, provided that the Russians comply regarding the importance of New START. 4. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to extend New START from its initial termination date in February 2021 to February 2026, as allowed in the Treaty, unless the President determines and so informs Congress that Russia is in material breach of New START. 5. Reports to Congress (a) Director of National Intelligence Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the Russian Federation’s current nuclear forces and predicted force levels in 2026. (2) An analysis of the impact New START has had on the size and posture of the Russian Federation’s nuclear forces and strategic delivery systems. (3) An assessment of how the Russian Federation’s nuclear and missile arsenals would change if the New START is not extended or if a follow-on agreement to New START is not concluded. (4) An assessment of how strategic stability would be impacted if New START is not extended or if a follow-on agreement to New START is not concluded. (5) A description of the strategic security ramifications for the United States and our allies if New START is not extended or a follow-on agreement to New START is not concluded. (6) An assessment of how our allies will respond if the limitations on the Russian Federation's nuclear arsenal are dissolved because of New START not being extended or a follow-on agreement to New START not being concluded. (7) An assessment of the impact on the United States intelligence community’s ability to accurately assess the Russian Federation's strategic nuclear arsenal and future nuclear force levels if New START is not