Senate Bill 1796
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Upholding America's Nuclear Commitments Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 12, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1796
Congress
115
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
Upholding America's Nuclear Commitments Act of 2017
This bill directs the Department of Defense to report to the congressional defense committees on the Russian Federation's new ground-launched cruise missile (SSC-8). Funds authorized in FY2018 for the research and development program for the dual-capable road-mobile ground-launched missile system with a maximum range of 5,500 kilometers may not be obligated or expended until the committees receive the report.
September 12, 2017
09/12/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
09/12/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:35 PM