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HALT Act of 2020

Introduced: June 23, 2020 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
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Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act of 2020 or the HALT Act of 2020

This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds to conduct an explosive nuclear weapons test that produces yield unless (1) the President details any change to the condition of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile from the previous year, and (2) Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the test.

Further, the bill declares it to be U.S. policy to lead international negotiations on specific arms-reduction measures.

What's happening now June 23, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 3886 Related bill PLANET Act
  • HR 7260 Related bill HALT Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4045: HALT Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4045/
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"S. 4045: HALT Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4045/.
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S. 4045, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4045/.
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