HR 3154 · 118th Congress · International Affairs

HALT Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-05-09· Sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.(2023-05-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act of 2023 or the HALT Act of 2023 This bill prohibits making preparations for an explosive nuclear weapons test unless (1) the President details any change to the condition of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile from the previous year, and (2) Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the test. Further, the bill declares it to be U.S. policy that the United States should lead international negotiations on specific arms-reduction measures.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats