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S.200: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 24, 2019
Bill Summary
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the President from conducting a nuclear strike against an enemy that did not first launch a nuclear strike against the United States or a U.S. ally, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 24, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Jan. 24, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |