US SB3507 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 17 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-06-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 17 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-06-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a joint congressional resolution of approval for a subsequent arrangement to an agreement for peaceful nuclear cooperation (section 123 agreement). (Under current law such an agreement becomes effective unless Congress disapproves it within a specified time period.) Directs the President to keep the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations fully informed of any initiative or negotiations relating to a new or amended section 123 agreement.
Title
A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sen. John Ensign [R-NV] | Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-06-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Same As/Similar To
HB547 (Same As) 2009-01-15 - Referred to House Rules
Subjects
Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3507/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s3507/BILLS-111s3507is.pdf |