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S.7: National Missile Defense Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 30, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Missile Defense Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop for deployment a National Missile Defense (NMD) system which shall achieve operational capability by the end of 2003. Includes as system elements: (1) an interceptor system that optimizes defensive coverage of the United States; (2) fixed ground-based radar; (3) space-based sensors; and (4) battle management, command, control, and communications. Directs the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 105-15. Additional and minority views filed.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.
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Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Trent Lott (R-Miss.) |