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Nonproliferation Legislation in the 108th Congress

Legislation By Subject

Appropriations and Authorizations
Chemical and Biological Weapons
Homeland Security
Nuclear Weapons and Fissile Material
Regions of Concern
Terrorism

Appropriations and Authorizations

Legislation Signed into Law

H.J.RES.2: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Legislation with Floor Action

H.CON.RES.95: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2003 and 2005 through 2013.

Legislation without Floor Action

H.R.34: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 for the Department of Energy Office of Science, to ensure that the United States is the world leader in key scientific fields by restoring a healthy balance of science funding, to ensure maximum utilization of the national user facilities, and to secure the Nation’s supply of scientists for the 21^st century, and for other purposes.
H.R.105: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a program to provide Federal grants to first responders to enhance their ability to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes.
H.R.114: To require that the Secretary of the Interior conduct a study to identify sites and resources, to recommend alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, and for other purposes.
H.R.123: To repeal the provision of the September 11^th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 that requires the reduction of a claimant’s compensation by the amount of any collateral source compensation payments the claimant is entitled to receive, and for other purposes.
H.R.330: To extend indemnification authority under section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) with respect to certain licensees, Department of Energy (DOE) contractors, and nonprofit educational institutions, and for other purposes.
H.R.764: To appropriate funds for grants by the Office for Domestic Preparedness of the Department of Homeland Security.

Chemical and Biological Weapons

Legislation with Floor Action

H.R.1463: To provide benefits for certain individuals with injuries resulting from administration of a smallpox vaccine, and for other purposes.

S.15:A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the payment of compensation for certain individuals with injuries resulting from the administration of smallpox countermeasures, to provide protections and countermeasures against chemical, radiological, or nuclear agents that may be used in a terrorist attack against the United States, and to improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program.

Legislation without Floor Action

H.R.182: To make permanent the authority to waive restrictions on use of funds for threat reduction in States of the former Soviet Union and for a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia.

H.R.553: To suspend temporarily the duty on Chemical RH water based (iron toluene sulfanate).

H.R.554: To suspend temporarily the duty on Chemical NR Ethanol based (iron toluene sulfanate).

H.R.726: To require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons, and for other purposes.

H.R.865: To protect the health and safety of individuals receiving smallpox vaccinations and to provide and assured access to care for individuals injured by the vaccine, and for other purpose.

H.R.1413: To provide benefits for certain individuals with injuries resulting from administration of a smallpox vaccine, and for other purposes.

S.157: A bill to help protect the public against the threat of chemical attacks.

S.427: A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to deliberate and naturally occurring threats to the agriculture of the United States.

S.666:A bill to provide incentives to increase research by private sector entities to develop antivirals, antibiotics and other drugs, vaccines, microbicides, detection, and diagnostic technologies to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack.

S.719: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the payment of compensation for certain individuals with injuries resulting from the administration of smallpox countermeasures.

S.871: A bill to provide for global pathogen surveillance and response.

Homeland Security

Legislation without Floor Action

H.R.55: To provide authority to control exports. To set forth the purposes of such controls, including restriction on the export of items (including weapons of mass destruction) that would contribute to the military potential of countries so as to be detrimental to the national security of the United States, and for other purposes.

H.R.115: To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve airport security by using biometric security badges, and for other purposes.

H.R.277: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Department of Homeland Security in the performance of border protection functions.

H.R.484: To make amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create a university-based center or several university-based centers for homeland security in order to establish a coordinated, university-based system to enhance the Nation's homeland security, and for other purposes.

H.R.545: To provide for the establishment of a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards, improve coordination among Federal, State, and local fire officials in training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other national emergencies, and for other purposes.
H.R.1449: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a program to provide assistance to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, and to improve security of infrastructure, and for other purposes including emergency preparedness.

H.R.1453: A bill to declare the policy of the United States with respect to design and deployment of a missile defense system capable of defending the national territory of the United States against ballistic missile attack.

H.R.1454: To establish the policy of the United States with respect to deployment of missile defense systems capable of defending allies of the United States against ballistic missile attack.
HR.1950: To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes.

S.6: A bill to enhance homeland security and for other purposes.

S.22: A bill to enhance domestic security and for other purposes.

S.28: A bill to amend the provisions of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to the establishment of university based centers for homeland security.

S.29: A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296) to provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security

S.41: A bill to strike certain provisions of the Homeland Security Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-296) and for other purposes.

S.87: A bill to provide for homeland security block grants to state and local governments.

S.105: A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Homeland Security Act (Public Law 107-296) relating to liability with respect to certain vaccines.

S.118: A bill to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system.

S.187: A bill to provide for the elimination of significant vulnerabilities in the information technology of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

S.188: A bill to impose a moratorium on the implementation of data mining under the Total Information Awareness program of the Department of Defense and any similar program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

S.208: A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the United States or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce.

S.236: A bill to require background checks of alien flight school applicants without regard to the maximum certificated weight of the aircraft for which they seek training, and to require a report on the effectiveness of the requirement.

S.266: A bill to provide for the access and handling by personnel of State and local governments of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, and for other purposes.

S.315: A bill to support first responders to protect homeland security and prevent and respond to acts of terrorism.

S.321: A bill to support first responders to protect homeland security and prevent and respond to acts of terrorism.

S.329: A bill to assist the Neighborhood Watch program to empower communities and citizens to enhance awareness about threats from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, and encourage local communities to better prepare to respond to terrorist attacks.

S.410: A bill to establish the Homeland Intelligence Agency, and for other purposes.

S.565:A bill to improve homeland security, prevent tax increases, support education and health care, and strengthen the economy.

S.589:A bill to strengthen and improve the management of national security, encourage Government service in areas of critical national security, and to assist government agencies in addressing deficiencies in personnel possessing specialized skills important to national security and incorporating the goals and strategies for recruitment and retention for such skilled personnel into the strategic and performance management systems of Federal agencies.

S.746: A bill to prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports.

S.918: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to implement fully by September 30, 2004, requirements for additional Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams.

S.929: A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for security improvements to over-the-road bus operations, and for other purposes.

Nuclear Weapons and Fissile Material

Legislation without Floor Action

H.R.580: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems, and for other purposes.

H.R.897: To establish a task force to evaluate and make recommendations with respect to the security of sealed sources of radioactive materials, and for other purposes.

S.RES. 76:A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the policy of preemption, combined with a policy of first use of nuclear weapons, creates an incentive for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the United States.

S.RES. 90:A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate strongly supports the nonproliferation programs of the United States.

S.131: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to strengthen security at sensitive nuclear facilities.

S.452: A bill to require that the Secretary of the Interior conduct a study to identify sites and resources, to recommend alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, and for other purposes.

S.156: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to reauthorize the Price-Anderson provisions.

S.193: A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to evaluate and demonstrate the operation of radiation detections systems for use at seaports in the United States.

S.350: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen the security of sensitive radioactive material.

Regions of Concern

Legislation with Floor Action

H.RES.61: Commending the people of Israel for conducting free and fair elections, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments and peoples of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes. Urges the Palestinian people to act on President Bush's call of June 24, 2002, to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure, end incitement to violence in official media, elect new leaders not compromised by terror, and embrace democracy.

S.CON.RES.4: A concurrent resolution welcoming the expression of support of 19 European nations for the enforcement of United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1441.

S.205: A bill to authorize the issuance of immigrant visas to, and the admission to the United States for permanent residence of, certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs.

Legislation without Floor Action

H.CON.RES.10: Condemning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for its failure to comply with the treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework of 1994.

HCONRES18: Calling on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the United States to return to an interim level of compliance with the Agreed Framework of 1994 while a more comprehensive and mutually acceptable agreement can be negotiated by those two nations.

H.CON.RES.27: Condemning the selection of Libya to chair the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and for other purposes.

H.CON.RES.29: Condemning the designation of Iraq as chair of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament.

H.CON.RES.48: Expressing the sense of Congress that the people and companies of the United States and the United States Armed Forces should not participate in the Paris Air Show, should the Government of France continue its opposition to the potential use of force to insure that Saddam Hussein complies with United Nations resolutions concerning weapons of mass destruction.
H.CON.RES.81:Condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for its announcement that it has restarted a nuclear reactor at Yongbyon and for the provocation caused by the interception of a United States Air Force reconnaissance plane by North Korean military aircraft.

H.J.RES.20: To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

H.J. Res. 9:A joint resolution requiring the President to report to Congress specific information relating to certain possible consequences of the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.

H.RES.55: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United Nations weapons inspectors should be given sufficient time for a thorough assessment of the level of compliance by the Government of Iraq with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 (2002) and that the United States should seek a Security Council resolution specifically authorizing the use of force before initiating any offensive military operations against Iraq.

H.RES.59: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the people of Iran and their legitimate quest for freedom and friendship with the people of the United States and for other purposes

H.RES.68: Requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the President's possession relating to Iraq's declaration on its weapons of mass destruction that was provided to the United Nations on December 7, 2002.

H.R.367: To allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum.
H.R.1719: To promote enhanced nonproliferation cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation and foster various other actions that will increase the national security of the United States, and for other purposes.

S.J.RES.6: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to planning the reconstruction of Iraq.

S.CON.RES.34: A concurrent resolution calling for the prosecution of Iraqis and their supporters for war crimes, and for other purposes.

S.RES.28: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations weapons inspectors should be given sufficient time for a thorough assessment of the level of compliance by the Government of Iraq with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 (2002) and that the United States should seek a United Nations Security Council resolution specifically authorizing the use of force before initiating any offensive military operations against Iraq.

S.RES.29: A resolution demanding the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy from North Korea.

S.RES.32: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the actions the President should take before any use of military force against Iraq without the broad support of the international community.

S.145: A bill to prohibit assistance to North Korea or the Korean Peninsula Development Organization, and for other purposes
S.700:A bill to provide for the promotion of democracy, human rights, and rule of law in the Republic of Belarus and for the consolidation and strengthening of Belarus sovereignty and independence.

S.982: A bill to halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil, and hold Syria accountable for its role in the Middle East, and for other purposes.

HR.2063: To authorize the use of Cooperative Threat Reduction funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union, and for other purposes.

Terrorism

Legislation without Floor Action

H.R.298: To posthumously award congressional gold medals to government workers and others who responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and perished and to people aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who helped resist the hijackers and caused the plane to crash, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Spirit of America, recognizing the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

H.R.401: To create an office within the Department of Justice to undertake certain specific steps to ensure that all American citizens harmed by terrorism overseas receive equal treatment by the United States government regardless of the terrorists' country of origin or residence, and to ensure that all terrorists involved in such attacks are pursued, prosecuted, and punished with equal vigor, regardless of the terrorists' country of origin or residence.

H.R.488: To limit the issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to aliens who are nationals of Saudi Arabia, countries that support terrorism, or countries not cooperating fully with United States antiterrorism efforts.

H.R.800: To provide for the withholding of United States contributions to any United Nations commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, and for other purposes.

S.113: A bill to exclude United States persons from the definition of “foreign power” under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 relating to international terrorism.

Last updated: 5/15/03

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