US·Bill·116th Congress
S 4099
No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
Introduced 2020-06-29Last action 2020-06-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Committee Senate Committee on Armed Services
Cosponsors (2)
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Died in committee
The 116th Congress ended on 2021-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Action History
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
2020-06-29 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2020-06-29 · Library of Congress
Summary
No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
This bill prohibits any explosive nuclear testing from being conducted by the United States after the enactment of this bill and no funds may be obligated or expended to conduct such testing unless (1) a foreign state conducts a nuclear test after that date, or (2) there is a technical need for such testing. The President must submit a notification to Congress that describes the proposed testing and states the reasons for conducting such testing.
The bill sets forth procedures for a congressional joint resolution of approval for explosive nuclear testing for which there is a technical need.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/s/4099