HR 3921 · 108th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Safety for Americans from Nuclear Weapons Testing Act

Introduced 2004-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(2004-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Safety for Americans from Nuclear Weapons Testing Act - Deems each of the following actions undertaken by a Federal agency to be a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment for which a detailed environmental impact statement is required in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969: (1) any action having as a purpose the resumption of nuclear weapon or nuclear explosive device tests at the Nevada Test Site; or (2) use of any other location for such testing. Outlines information required to be included in such statement, including: (1) the possibility of radiation containment failure and the effects of such failure; (2) possible long-term effects on the water table from underground radiation leakage; and (3) information with respect to certain kiloton categories of weapons. Prohibits the United States from resuming any such testing unless authorized by a law enacted after the enactment of this Act. Requires: (1) advance public notice of each test; and (2) prompt notice of each release of radiation beyond the boundaries of the Nevada Test Site. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to institutions of high…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 3921, Safety for Americans from Nuclear Weapons Testing Act

May 10, 2004

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on March 9, 2004</p>

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H.R. 3921, Safety for Americans from Nuclear Weapons Testing Act

May 10, 2004

Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on March 9, 2004

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (10)

10 Democrats