Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 24, 2019International Affairs
S. 200
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 24, 2019)
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.
What just happenedJan 24, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 24, 2019
- Jan 24, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jan 24, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate