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H.R. 1073 (113th)

Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013

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Introduced

12 March 2013

Last action

21 May 2013 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

F. SENSENBRENNER, ROBERT GOODLATTE, JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

Subjects

Defence, Environment

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Environment

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Summary

Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide that existing prohibitions against conduct that endangers the safe navigation of a ship: (1) shall apply to conduct that is committed against or on board a U.S. vessel or a vessel subject to U.S. jurisdiction, in U.S. territorial seas, or by a U.S. corporation or legal entity; and (2) shall not apply to activities of armed forces during an armed conflict or in the exercise of official duties. Sets forth procedures regarding the delivery of a person who is suspected of committing a maritime navigation or fixed platform offense to the authorities of a country that is a party to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation. Subjects property used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of a maritime navigation offense to civil forfeiture. Prohibits: (1) using in or on a ship or a maritime fixed platform any explosive or radioactive material, biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon, or other nuclear explosive device in a manner likely to cause death or serious injury or damage when the purpose is to intimidate a population or to compel a government or international organization to act or abstain from acting; (2) transporting on board a ship such material or device (or certain related material or technology) that is intended for such use, with specified exceptions; (3) transporting on board a ship a person known to have committed a maritime navigation offense intending to assist such person to evade prosecution; (4) injuring or killing any person in connection with such an offense; or (5) conspiring, attempting, or threatening to commit such an offense. Sets forth: (1) the circumstances in which the United States can exercise jurisdiction over such offenses, and (2) exceptions applicable to activities of the armed forces. Provides for civil forfeiture of property used to commit or to facilitate a violation. Prohibits anyone, knowingly, unlawfully, and with intent to cause death, serious bodily injury, or substantial damage to property or the environment, from: (1) possessing radioactive material or making or possessing a nuclear explosive device or a radioactive material dispersal or radiation-emitting device; (2) using radioactive material or a device, using, damaging, or interfering with the operation of a nuclear facility in a manner that causes or increases the risk of the release of radioactive material, or causing radioactive contamination or exposure to radiation; or (3) threatening, attempting, or conspiring to commit such an offense. Sets forth: (1) the circumstances in which the United States can exercise jurisdiction over such offenses, and (2) exceptions applicable to activities of the armed forces. Modifies the definition of "federal crime of terrorism" to include such offenses. Amends provisions prohibiting transactions involving nuclear materials to: (1) prohibit, intentionally and without lawful authority, carrying, sending, or moving nuclear material into or out of a country; and (2) establish an exception for activities of the armed forces.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 March 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 March 2013

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 March 2013

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 March 2013

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 May 2013

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2781-2785)

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 May 2013

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 May 2013

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 3 (Roll no. 162). (text: CR H2781-2784)

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 May 2013

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 3 (Roll no. 162).(text: CR H2781-2784)

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 May 2013

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 May 2013

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1073.

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 May 2013

    Floor

    Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 20 May 2013

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 20 May 2013

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-85.

    Source: Committee

  17. 20 May 2013

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-85.

    Source: Committee

  18. 21 May 2013

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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