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HR 2718 107th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Arms control Congress Congressional reporting requirements Intercontinental ballistic missiles Military readiness Nuclear weapons Radar defense networks Russia

MX Missile Stand-Down Act

Introduced: August 2, 2001 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Aug 29, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Aug 3, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1532)
Aug 2, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Aug 2, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
MX Missile Stand-Down Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense, during FY 2002, to remove the warheads from the 50 Peacekeeper (MX) intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Urges the Secretary to take measures to lengthen the time for launch of U.S. nuclear weapons while remaining consistent with national security.

Requires an annual report from the Secretary on the inventory of Russian nuclear forces, their alert status, and the condition of Russian early-warning systems.

What's happening now August 29, 2001

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

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