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
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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