To require the approval of Congress before explosive nuclear testing may be resumed.
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Latest Action · September 22, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
This bill prohibits any explosive nuclear testing from being conducted by the United States after 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.
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