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- H.R.3144
H.R.3144: Defend America Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 21, 1996
- Latest Major Action May 16, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
171 (3 Democrats, 168 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Defend America Act of 1996 - Expresses U.S. policy to deploy by the end of 2003 a National Missile Defense (NMD) system that: (1) is capable of providing a highly effective defense of U.S. territory against limited, unauthorized, or accidental ballistic missile attack; (2) will be augmented over time to provide a layered defense against larger and more sophisticated ballistic missile threats; and (3) does not feature an offensive-only form of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House National Security
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Referred to House International Relations
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 22.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3144 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Mr. Spratt or his designee, shall be in order without intervention of any point of order and shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Reported by the Committee on National Security. H. Rept. 104-583, Part I.
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House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 16, 1996.
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Committee on International Relations discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 287.
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| March 21, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Livingston (R-La.) |