For generations, the people of Oregon have stood up for peace, justice, and a healthy future. Today, that tradition calls on us again.
Congress is considering two powerful measures — Senate Resolution 323 and House Resolution 317 — that would push the United States to take the lead in ending the global nuclear arms race. These resolutions demand a no-first-use policy, the removal of nuclear weapons from “hair-trigger” alert, protection for communities harmed by nuclear weapons, and a renewed commitment to diplomacy over destruction.
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici are already on board. We need every Oregon lawmaker to join him. Now we need every Oregon voice — and every Oregon representative — to join him.
Senate Resolution 323 (119th Congress, 2025–2026)
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What it is about: This resolution asks the United States to take the lead in stopping and rolling back the global nuclear arms race.
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Who’s behind it: It was introduced on July 16, 2025, by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). Cosponsors include Senators Jeff Merkley, Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders, and Chris Van Hollen.
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What’s happened so far: The resolution has been sent to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for review.
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Why it matters: Its goal is to encourage the U.S. to lead a peaceful effort to reduce nuclear threats around the world.
House Resolution 317 (119th Congress, 2025–2026)
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What it is about: This resolution urges the U.S. to take a leading role in helping the world avoid nuclear war and to work toward decreasing nuclear weapons.
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Who introduced it: Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA-2) introduced it on April 9, 2025.
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What’s happened so far: It was referred to two committees—the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Armed Services Committee—for further consideration. Thirty representatives cosponsor the bill.
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Why it matters: Just like the Senate version, it asks the U.S. to lead efforts against the nuclear arms race and promote global safety.
This is about protecting our families, our communities, and our shared future. The threat of nuclear war is not an abstract danger. It’s real, it’s urgent, and it’s preventable — but only if we act.
📢 Sign the petition today and tell Oregon’s Senators and Representatives to support S. Res. 323 and H. Res. 317.
Oregonians have never been afraid to lead with courage and compassion. Let’s do it again — for ourselves, and for the world.
We call on the United States to lead global efforts in nuclear disarmament, adopt a no-first-use policy, protect impacted communities, end hair-trigger alert, and bring the world back from the brink of nuclear war.