; Whereas the United States has decades of bipartisan leadership in nuclear arms control, including cooperation with the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation even when relations were strained; Whereas, in June 2023, the United States Government announced it is now ready to engage in a dialogue with the Russian Federation on a post-2026 nuclear arms control framework and is prepared to stick to the central limits as long as Russia does while also stating a willingness to engage in bilateral arms control discussions with the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China without preconditions ; Whereas the nuclear weapon states recognized by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), including the Russian Federation, the United States, as well as the People’s Republic of China, have an obligation to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament ; Whereas, in November 2023, senior United States and Chinese officials held a candid and in-depth discussion on issues related to arms control and nonproliferation as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication and responsibly manage the U.S.-PRC relationship ; and Whereas the absence of a new framework for nuclear arms control after the expiration of New START would affect strategic stability and increase the risk of an unrestrained nuclear arms race with the Russian Federation: Now, therefore, be it