Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
Nuclear Security: Supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-binding resolution that expresses an opinion rather than changing law. These types of bills often stay in committee without a full vote.
Key Points
- This proposal states that the House of Representatives supports the International Atomic Energy Agency. This group helps countries around the world keep nuclear materials safe so they do not fall into the wrong hands.
- The resolution points out that the agency currently relies on voluntary donations. This makes it hard for them to plan ahead because they do not always know how much money they will have to stop nuclear smuggling or protect facilities.
- It asks the United States and other countries to provide more reliable funding and technical help. It also suggests finding ways for private companies to donate money to help secure nuclear materials.
- The main goal is to prevent groups or rogue countries from getting the materials needed to build dangerous nuclear or radiological weapons.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
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