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H.R. 730 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act

H.R. 730 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 27, 2009, sponsored by Adam B. Schiff with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 27, 2009
Co-sponsors
4
Policy area
Emergency Management
Public law
Public Law 111-140

What it does

Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) pursue bilateral and multilateral international agreements to establish an international framework for determining the source of any confiscated nuclear or radiological material or weapon, as well as the source of any detonated weapon and the nuclear or radiological material used in such a weapon; (2) develop protocols for th…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Adam B. Schiff (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 27, 2009
  • Passed the HouseMar 24, 2009
  • Passed the SenateDec 23, 2009
  • Sent to the PresidentFeb 4, 2010
  • Became lawFeb 16, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-140. (Feb 16, 2010)

How Congress voted

  • Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
    House · Jan 21, 2010 · Passed
    397–10
  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Mar 24, 2009 · Passed
    402–16

Every roll call vote on this bill

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