HR 2426 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Act

Introduced 1989-05-18· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.3033.(1989-08-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Act - Sets forth U.S. policy concerning chemical and biological weapons. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to issue such regulations, licenses, and orders as may be required to control the export of materials, equipment, and technology having significance for the manufacture or use of chemical and biological weapons. Makes subject to the penalties imposed by the Export Administration Act of 1979 any person who violates any regulation, license, or order issued by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary of State to assess the risk of the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons. Specifies particular matters to be considered by such assessment and requires such assessment to give particular attention to the materials, equipment, and technology that have direct significance for the production and use of chemical and biological weapons. Requires the Secretary of State to submit to the Congress a biannual report describing the status of: (1) control of the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons; (2) efforts to prevent the spread of such weapons; and (3) programs to control the export of materials, equipment, and technology…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans