Amendment requires the Department of Energy, in its study on the threat resulting from the theft or diversion of highly enriched uranium, to address the benefits of accelerating the purchase of excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia to reduce the likelihood that they could be stolen or sold to terrorists.

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Amendment Number
75
Description
Amendment requires the Department of Energy, in its study on the threat resulting from the theft or diversion of highly enriched uranium, to address the benefits of accelerating the purchase of excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia to reduce the likelihood that they could be stolen or sold to terrorists.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 108-69 adds to the bill a provision requiring a study of threats posed by the diversion of highly enriched uranium. The addition would require the study to consider the benefits of accelerating the purchase of excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia to reduce the likelihood that such material could be stolen or sold to terrorists.
Congress
108
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 10, 2003
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
20:53:09
Submitted Date
Apr 10, 2003
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Sep 29, 2021
Amendment 75 — Informed