COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD Political action to reduce nuclear threats Elections Legislation Take Action About Donate Search Legislative Analysis February 10, 2021 National Security-Related Amendments to the Budget Resolution By John Isaacs The Senate completed work on the budget resolution around 5:35 a.m. February 5, approving it as expected 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris in the chair to break the tie. There will be many tie votes over the next two years. Interestingly, while 889 amendments – non-binding, message amendments — were submitted […] Posted in: Blog, Legislative Analysis November 17, 2020 Actions that the Biden Administration Can Take Without Congressional Approval By John Isaacs When President-elect Biden is sworn in as President on January 20, he will probably face a reduced majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives and at best a 50-50 tie in the Senate with Vice President Harris serving as the essential tiebreaker. This split verdict by American voters has led many to question what the new […] Posted in: Blog, Legislative Analysis, Political Analysis July 28, 2020 Pentagon Funds in the Senate GOP Coronavirus Relief Measure The new GOP coronavirus relief proposal includes $29.4 billion total in new funds for the Department of Defense, $8.05 billion of which is for procurement and acquisition. Congress is already in the end stages of approving a $740 billion defense budget. While there are some COVID-related provisions for the Pentagon in this relief proposal, the bulk of the […] Posted in: Blog, Legislative Analysis March 31, 2020 Council endorses public testimony on NNSA appropriations Public Testimony for the Record FY 2021 House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Instructions for FY 2021 Public Witness Hearing March 31, 2020 The organizations and experts below endorse the following statement on programmatic issues under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee: American Friends Service Committee * Arms Control […] Posted in: Blog, Legislative Analysis February 4, 2020 BIPARTISAN BILLS, LEADING DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES SUPPORT EXTENDING NUCLEAR TREATY CONTACT: Anna Schumann, Communications Director 202.543.4100 #2115 aschumann@clw.org (FEBRUARY 4 – WASHINGTON) February 5 marks the one-year countdown to the potential end of the last remaining treaty constraining the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia can easily be extended into 2026 if both parties agree, but […] Posted in: Legislative Analysis, Press Releases, Press Room 1 2 3 … 15 Next Page » Tweets by Livable World RECENT POSTS Senators up for election in 2022 November 15, 2021 House Elections: Democratic and Republican Target Seats November 3, 2021 Colin Powell, First Black US Secretary of State and Top Military Officer, Dies October 18, 2021 On the Passing of Philip E. Coyle, Renowned National Security Expert September 7, 2021 CLW condemns HASC vote; says it proves committee is captive of military-industrial complex September 1, 2021 820 1st Street NE, Suite LL-180 Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone: 202.543.4100 ELECTIONS Meet The Candidates 2020 Senate Candidates 2020 House Candidates Who We’ve Helped Elect LEGISLATION Key National Security Legislation National Security Legislative Calendar Legislative Achievements TAKE ACTION Issues Join Our Email List Become a Member ABOUT History & Mission Staff Press Newsletter Boards & Experts Jobs & Internships Financials Contact Us Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook © 2021 Council for a Livable World Privacy Policy