HR 5608 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to prohibit the production of lethal binary chemical munitions by the United States and to call on the President to enter into immediate negotiations with the Soviet Union for a mutual, verifiable limitation on the production and stockpiling of chemical weapons.

Introduced 1982-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6]· 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: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1982-03-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the production of lethal binary chemical munitions after the enactment of this Act. Defines lethal binary chemical munitions to mean: (1) toxic chemicals intended to injure or kill humans; and (2) devices intended to disseminate such chemicals. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should begin negotiations with the Soviet Union for a mutual, verifiable limitation on chemical weapons.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans