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No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act

USA116th CongressS-4099| Senate 
| Updated: 6/29/2020
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8342
Introduced in House
  • June 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • September 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8342
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8342: No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightDefense spendingLegislative rules and procedureMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNuclear weapons

No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act

USA116th CongressS-4099| Senate 
| Updated: 6/29/2020
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.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8342
Introduced in House
  • June 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • September 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8342
    Introduced in House
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8342: No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightDefense spendingLegislative rules and procedureMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNuclear weapons