Nuclear Winter Research Act of 1986
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 1986)
Nuclear Winter Research Act of 1986 - Directs the Secretaries of Defense and of Energy to obligate specified amounts out of appropriated funds for FY 1987 through 1991 for nuclear winter research activities.
Requires the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Nuclear Agency, to distribute certain allocations to government and nongovernment entities for nuclear winter research activities.
Allocates a specified amount for the Nuclear Winter Study Commission established by this Act. Directs such Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the consequences of nuclear explosions and exchanges, including the implications of such consequences upon U.S. military and civil defense policies. Requires the Commission to report to the President and the Congress regarding the conduct of such study.
What just happenedJun 26, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 26, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 23, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.
Environment Subcommittee - Jun 18, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Jun 18, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 18, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jun 18, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 18, 1986IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House