S 1522 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the injury or destruction of a nuclear facility.

Introduced 1979-07-16· Sponsored by Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-07-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes maximum criminal penalties of ten years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine for whoever willfully or maliciously: (1) destroys any of the property of a nuclear utilization or production facility which is operated, controlled, or licensed by the United States; (2) interferes with the working of any such facility; or (3) obstructs the production, utilization, or transmission of energy from such facility.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans