; Whereas, on June 17, 2023, following the announcement of the Russian Federation’s deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in the Republic of Belarus, President Biden expressed publically that such a move was totally irresponsible ; Whereas, on June 19, 2023, President Biden stated, I [worry] about Putin using tactical nuclear weapons , and that the threat of the Russian Federation using such a weapon is real ; Whereas the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in the Republic of Belarus by the Russian Federation poses an increased threat to not only Ukraine but also our NATO allies and United States troops stationed in nations along the Belarusian border; Whereas the use of a tactical nuclear weapon or an attack that results in nuclear fallout of any kind would impact Europe and NATO member states; and Whereas article V of the North Atlantic Treaty states … an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and … will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security … : Now, therefore, be it