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H.R.3626: United States-United Kingdom Directed Energy Cooperation Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 8, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 5, 2019
Bill Summary
United States-United Kingdom Directed Energy Cooperation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD), upon request from the United Kingdom (UK) and with the concurrence of the Department of State, to jointly carry out research and testing of directed energy capabilities with the UK. (Directed energy systems are capable of converting chemical or electrical energy into radiated energy and focusing it on a target.) DOD may provide...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
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| July 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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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| July 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |