H.R. 4974 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To authorize the President to waive the application of certain requirements under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 with respect to India.
H.R. 4974 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 16, 2006, sponsored by Henry Hyde with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Authorizes the President, upon making specified determinations, to exempt a certain proposed cooperation agreement with India from requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (AEC) regarding: (1) mandatory maintenance of International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards for nuclear materials in peaceful nuclear activities; (2) certain additional export criteria and procedures; and (3) conduct resulting in termination of nuclear…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Henry Hyde (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi (Mar 16, 2006)
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