House
Mar 15, 1982A bill to prohibit the production of lethal binary chemical munitions by the United States and to call on the President to enter into immediate negotiations with the Soviet Union for a mutual, verifiable limitation on the production and stockpiling of chemical weapons.
Summary
Official
Prohibits the production of lethal binary chemical munitions after the enactment of this Act. Defines lethal binary chemical munitions to mean: (1) toxic chemicals intended to injure or kill humans; and (2) devices intended to disseminate such chemicals. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should begin negotiations with the Soviet Union for a mutual, verifiable limitation on chemical weapons.
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Introduced(2/24/82)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
AM
Mr. MOFFETT
(D) CT – 6
Cosponsors (23)
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Latest Action
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Mar 15, 1982