A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, to provide for an enhanced civil defense program for fiscal years 1980 through 1986, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to implement a new civil defense program designed to: (1) enhance the survivability of the American people and its leadership; (2) enhance deterrence and stability; (3) continue reliance on strategic nuclear forces as the preponderant factor in maintaining deterrence; and (4) plan for population relocation during times of international crisis. Requires the President to develop and execute such program. Stipulates that such program include the following elements: (1) a survey of shelter inherent in existing facilities; (2) nuclear civil protection planning for both in-place protection and population relocation during times of international crisis; (3) planning for the crisis development of additional shelters; (4) improvement of warning systems; (5) improvement of systems and capabilities for direction and control of emergency operations; (6) improvement of radiological defense capabilities; (7) improvement of emergency public information and training programs and capabilities; and (8) development of such other systems and capabilities as may be necessary to maximize lifesaving potential. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act, with provision for inflation adjustments.

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Timeline

1. 7 March 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 March 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

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