HR 4307 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

Nuclear Terrorism Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-03-05· Sponsored by Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8]· 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: For Further Action See H.R.4151.(1986-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nuclear Terrorism Act of 1986 - Directs the President to: (1) seek universal adherence to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (the Convention); (2) review whether the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) recommendations on physical protection of nuclear material are adequate to deter theft, sabotage, and the use of nuclear facilities and materials in terrorist acts and transmit the results of the review to the Director-General of the IAEA; (3) take, in concert with allies and other countries, such steps as are necessary to keep at a minimum the amount of weapons-grade nuclear material in international transit and ensure that the most effective security measures are taken when such material is transported internationally; and (4) seek an agreement in the United Nations Security Council to establish an effective regime of international sanctions against any nation or group which conducts or sponsors acts of international nuclear terrorism and measures for coordinating responses to all acts of international nuclear terrorism. Requires the President to report annually to the Congress on the progress made in achieving such objectives. Amends the Atomic E…

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