Defend America Act of 1996

Summary

Defend America Act of 1996 - Expresses U.S. policy to deploy by the end of 2003 a National Missile Defense (NMD) system that: (1) is capable of providing a highly effective defense of U.S. territory against limited, unauthorized, or accidental ballistic missile attack; (2) will be augmented over time to provide a layered defense against larger and more sophisticated ballistic missile threats; and (3) does not feature an offensive-only form of deterrence. Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop for deployment an affordable and operationally effective NMD system which shall achieve an initial operational capability by the end of 2003. Outlines system elements, including the use of missile interceptors on the ground, at sea, and in space. Directs the Secretary to take specified actions to implement the NMD system development upon enactment of this Act, including the conduct of an integrated systems test by the end of 1998. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress the Secretary's plans for the development and deployment of the NMD system. Urges the President to pursue high-level discussions with the Russian Federation to achieve an agreement to amend the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty to allow deployment of the NMD system. Requires the President to present any such agreement to the Senate for its advice and consent. Requires the President and the Congress, if such an agreement is not achieved within one year after enactment of this Act, to consider exercising the option of withdrawing the United States from the ABM Treaty.

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Timeline

1. 21 March 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 March 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 March 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 March 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 22 March 1996

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E423)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 1 May 1996

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 22.

   Source: Committee

7. 1 May 1996

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 16 May 1996

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 287.

   Source: Calendars

9. 16 May 1996

   Discharge

   Committee on International Relations discharged.

   Source: Discharge

10. 16 May 1996

    Committee

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Source: Committee

11. 16 May 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 16, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 16 May 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on National Security. H. Rept. 104-583, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 16 May 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on National Security. H. Rept. 104-583, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 16 May 1996

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3144 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Mr. Spratt or his designee, shall be in order without intervention of any point of order and shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Reported in House · 16 May 1996 · Download file
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Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Chrysler, Dick [R-MI-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cremeans, Frank A. [R-OH-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4] · R · Cosponsor

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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3144) to establish a United States policy for the deployment of a national missile defense system, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Defend America Act of 1996