HR 822
98th Congress
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A bill to prohibit the production of lethal binary chemical munitions by the United States and to call on the President to enter into immediate negotiations with the Soviet Union for a mutual, verifiable limitation on the production and stockpiling of chemical weapons.
Introduced: January 25, 1983
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 15, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from Arms Control & Disarm Agcy, DOD, State.
Feb 4, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Feb 4, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Feb 3, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Feb 1, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.
Feb 1, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Research and Development.
Jan 25, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 25, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 25, 1983
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Prohibits the expenditure of funds for the production of lethal binary chemical munitions after the enactment of this Act. Defines lethal binary chemical munitions to mean: (1) toxic chemicals intended to injure or kill humans; and (2) devices intended to disseminate such chemicals.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should begin negotiations with the Soviet Union for a mutual, verifiable limitation on chemical weapons.
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Executive Comment Requested from Arms Control & Disarm Agcy, DOD, State.