Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8342
116th Congress(2019-2020)
No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 22, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 22, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
8342
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Nevada
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Nevada
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House 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 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.

Text (1)
September 22, 2020
Actions (2)
09/22/2020
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:55 PM