WEEK OF ACTION 2026
Back from the Brink is hosting a Week of Action focused on highlighting and growing congressional leadership on nuclear disarmament starting Monday, September 21 — the annual International Day of Peace and ending Saturday, September 26 —the United Nations Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
The Week of Action kicks off our fall push to secure 20 more cosponsors for House Resolution 317 and Senate Resolution 323 by the end of the year.
These two Back from the Brink resolutions currently have 70 cosponsors, and articulate our five policy solutions to prevent nuclear war and achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
Why does this matter? Congress has a vital role in building the support and leadership needed to advance nuclear disarmament and risk reduction efforts. Every new cosponsor adds a visible voice in Congress calling for action on nuclear disarmament, helping build momentum and political pressure needed to make nuclear disarmament a congressional priority.
Each day will have an action theme in support of our fall campaign goal.
Monday, September 21 – LEARN 💡
Learn more about the issue with resources on nuclear disarmament by Back from the Brink.
- Read a section of the Beginner’s Guide to Nuclear Weapons
- Listen to an episode (or more!) of the Back from the Brink Podcast
- Check out our 10-page report: “Golden Dome or Golden Scam?” on the false promise of strategic missile defense
2. Repost this video which features several members of the House who have cosponsored the Back from the Brink resolution (H. Res. 317) and talk about how abolishing nuclear weapons is necessary, possible and realistic if we the people demand it, and decision-makers in the U.S. and around the world recognize our collective interest in confronting this existential threat to humanity.
You can repost it and tag your members of Congress, letting them know that this is what congressional leadership on nuclear disarmament looks like.
Here are links to the video on: Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky
3. Post your own message on your channels and make sure to tag Back from the Brink and your members of Congress. Here are some sample posts:
- Every person, every community deserves to live in a safer, better world free from nuclear weapons. Congress has an important voice and role. I support [Back from the Brink] campaign and its effort to cultivate real congressional leadership and grow support for H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323.
- A world free of nuclear weapons is both necessary and possible if we the people demand that Congress and other leaders in Washington show real leadership. Join me in supporting [Back from the Brink] and their congressional resolutions, H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323.
- I believe in a better, safer world and future, and doing what I can to protect who and what I love and cherish – my family, my community, this wonderful planet. That’s why I’m involved with [Back from the Brink] and committed to helping achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
You can substitute our social media handles for each platform where we’ve written [Back from the Brink] above:
- Instagram: @backfrombrink
- Facebook: @PreventNuclearWar
- Bluesky: @backfrombrink.bsky.social
Wednesday, September 23 – CALL &/or WRITE 🗣️
Call and/or write your member of Congress to cosponsor H. Res. 317 or S. Res. 323 in a coordinated push – or thank them for having already done so.
Every major shift in U.S. nuclear policy has started the same way: with ordinary people raising their voices at key moments. When constituents call their Members of Congress — especially from their home districts — it creates a clear signal that people in the community care about reducing nuclear risk and supporting justice for communities harmed by nuclear weapons
Here’s how your call fits into the bigger picture:
- Constituent calls get logged and counted. Congressional staff track how many people call about each issue and report that directly to the Member.
- Volume creates momentum. When Members see rising local engagement, they are more likely to cosponsor, speak publicly, or take leadership roles.
- Momentum builds power. Each new cosponsor strengthens the coalition pushing for responsible nuclear policy and justice for communities harmed by nuclear weapons.
- Power shapes long‑term change. Growing congressional support lays the foundation for future hearings, oversight, and policy shifts — the multi‑year strategy behind H. Res. 317 / S. Res. 323.
👉 Check out this resource which includes how to check whether your members of Congress have already cosponsored our resolution, how to call your member of Congress, key messages, and call scripts.
Thursday, September 24 – JOIN & CONNECT 🤝
Join and connect with members of the Back from the Brink team on Zoom between 6-8pm ET/3-5pm PT for Office Hours and get one-on-one support on anything campaign-related, whether that’s advice on writing a letter to the editor, navigating social media, joining or starting a Back from the Brink Hub, and more.
👉 Register now for Office Hours
If you’re not able to join us, you can reach out to:
Jeremy Love (jeremy@preventnuclearwar.org) if you’re interested in getting local organizing support. You can also book a 15-minute call with him via Calendly.
Danny Hall (danny@preventnuclearwar.org) if you’re a faith leader who wants to mobilize their community to support our campaign.
Friday, September 25 – INVITE & HOST 👥
Sign up to host a gathering this fall. The idea is for folks to invite 5-10 friends, family members, neighbors, or coworkers to participate in a Zoom discussion about nuclear disarmament this fall with a member of the Back from the Brink team.
👉 Fill out this form if you’re interested in hosting a meeting and inviting a BftB team member. We’ll be in touch soon.
Saturday, September 26 – SPREAD THE WORD 📣
Spread the word about the campaign by posting flyers around your town or city.
👉 View & download the flyer in PDF format (or in JPG format)