An amendment to repeal the Missile Defense Act of 1991, and to terminate the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization within the Department of Defense. The amendment also limits SDI activities to basic research programs and authorizes only $1.2 billion for basic research on strategic defense technologies.

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Amendment Number
595
Description
An amendment to repeal the Missile Defense Act of 1991, and to terminate the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization within the Department of Defense. The amendment also limits SDI activities to basic research programs and authorizes only $1.2 billion for basic research on strategic defense technologies.
Purpose
Amendment sought to: (1) repeal the Missile Defense Act of 1991; (2) terminate the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization within the Defense Department and reassign its functions to other military departments and functions; and (3) limit Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) activities to basic research and fund basic research at $1.2 billion in fiscal year 1993.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 5, 1992
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Dellums amendment (A020) Failed by recorded vote: 117 - 248 (Roll no. 168).
Latest Action Time
10:17:39
Submitted Date
Jun 5, 1992
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 10, 2021
Amendment 595 — Informed