H.R.1280: To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes.

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Bill Summary

(Sec. 1) Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to include as requirements to be met by a cooperating party to an agreement for peaceful nuclear cooperation (section 123 agreement) in order to secure congressional approval of the agreement: (1) a prohibition on using equipment, material, or by product material acquired from any source in or for development of a nuclear explosive device; (2) limited access to facilities, equipment, or materials...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Referred to House Rules
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 112-507, Part I.
House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 1, 2012.
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than Oct. 1, 2012.
Committee on Rules discharged.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.
March 31, 2011

Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.)

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