A substitute amendment to the Simon amendment. The substitute specifies that of the money provided for research, development, test and evaluation of the MX for the Air Force, $715,000,000 may not be obligated until the President completes a review of alternative MX basing modes and notifies Congress of his choice. Thirty days must transpire between notification of Congress and obligation of the funds.

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Amendment Number
653
Description
A substitute amendment to the Simon amendment. The substitute specifies that of the money provided for research, development, test and evaluation of the MX for the Air Force, $715,000,000 may not be obligated until the President completes a review of alternative MX basing modes and notifies Congress of his choice. Thirty days must transpire between notification of Congress and obligation of the funds.
Purpose
A substitute amendment to the Simon amendment. The substitute specifies that of the money provided for research, development, test and evaluation of the MX for the Air Force, $715,000,000 may not be obligated until the President completes a review of alternative MX basing modes and notifies Congress of his choice. Thirty days must transpire between notification of Congress and obligation of the funds.
Congress
97
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 27, 1982
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Jul 27, 1982
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 653 — Informed