US HR402 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 5 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-05-07 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5388-5389)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 5 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-05-07 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5388-5389)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) materials by ship in international waters. Encourages the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations to prohibit the shipment or transfer of any nuclear waste material through international waters. Requests that countries using nuclear power plants for producing electricity and related community needs should store and reprocess the nuclear waste within their own territorial boundaries.
Title
Condemning the transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship from France to Japan through international waters which endangers the marine environment and increases possible risks for destruction and likely attacks of such shipments by international pirates and terrorists.
Sponsors
| Rep. Eni Faleomavaega [D-AS] | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-07 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5388-5389) | |
| 2009-05-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Arms control and nonproliferation
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and inland water transportation
Nuclear power
Radioactive wastes and releases
United Nations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/402/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres402/BILLS-111hres402ih.pdf |
