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- H.R.6535
H.R.6535: Nuclear Sanity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 27, 2016
- Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 27, 2016
Bill Summary
Nuclear Sanity Act This bill requires the President to obtain the approval of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State prior to the use of nuclear weapons, except: (1) in the case of a foreign military attack on U.S. territory, or (2) if it is impossible for the President to communicate with DOD and the State Department for a 24-hour period. The bill requires: (1) the U.S. military to disregard all orders from the President...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 27, 2016 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| Dec. 27, 2016 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Dec. 27, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) |