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HR 4117 98th Congress House

A bill to prohibit the disposal of decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines in ocean waters.

Introduced: February 21, 1984 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Defense articlesEnvironmental ProtectionHazardous waste disposalMarine pollution
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Marine safetyNuclear energyNuclear submarinesOceanPublic safetyRadiation safetyRadioactive wastesShips and shippingWaste disposal in the oceanWater and Water Resources Development
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 9, 1983
Executive Comment Received From NRC.
Nov 8, 1983
Executive Comment Received From NRC.
Nov 4, 1983
Executive Comment Received From Fed Maritime Comm.
Nov 4, 1983
Executive Comment Received From Marine Mammal Comm.
Oct 12, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Oct 12, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Oct 12, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, NRC, EPA, DOD, Marine Mammal Comm, Interior, Fed Maritime Comm.
Oct 6, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Oct 6, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 9, 1983

Executive Comment Received From NRC.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1982 to prohibit the disposal of decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines in ocean waters.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 21, 1984
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4117: A bill to prohibit the disposal of decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines in ocean waters.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-4117/
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