Senate Bill 200
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
200
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019
This bill prohibits the President from conducting a nuclear strike against an enemy that did not first launch a nuclear strike against the United States or a U.S. ally, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike.
January 24, 2019
01/24/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
01/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:47:40 PM