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- H.R.3489
H.R.3489: Ballistic Missile Defense Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 16, 1996
- Latest Major Action June 17, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Ballistic Missile Defense Act of 1996 - Declares that it is U.S. policy to develop by the year 2000 a National Missile Defense System (System) that: (1) can be deployed in 2003; (2) shall be capable of providing a highly effective defense of the United States against limited ballistic missile attacks; and (3) shall be rigorously tested during development. Sets forth, in the following order, U.S. policy regarding the priority for the...
(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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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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| May 16, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by John M. Spratt Jr. (D-S.C.) |