Senate Bill 4099
116th Congress(2019-2020)
No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4099
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 29, 2020
06/29/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
06/29/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:07 PM