COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD Political action to reduce nuclear threats Elections Legislation Take Action About Donate Search You are here: Home / Legislation Legislation The Council provides analysis of congressional legislation and other actions taken by members of Congress that impact national security and foreign policy. We also encourage members of Congress and their staff to consider the legislative analysis and research produced by the Council and our affiliated organization, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. Recent Legislative Analysis National Security-Related Amendments to the Budget Resolution February 10, 2021 Actions that the Biden Administration Can Take Without Congressional Approval November 17, 2020 Pentagon Funds in the Senate GOP Coronavirus Relief Measure July 28, 2020 Council endorses public testimony on NNSA appropriations March 31, 2020 BIPARTISAN BILLS, LEADING DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES SUPPORT EXTENDING NUCLEAR TREATY February 4, 2020 Press Release: Executive Director John Tierney Urges Members of Congress to oppose FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act December 10, 2019 Council Joins Organizations Across Political Spectrum to Decry Increasing Pentagon Spending Caps April 9, 2019 Council joins 41 organizations in signing letter urging repeal of 2001 AUMF March 13, 2019 Open Letter to Congress: Pentagon Doesn’t Need a Budget Boost March 8, 2019 Pentagon Undergoes an Audit (Maybe) December 19, 2017 Read more Legislative Analysis posts 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