Biological Weapons Act of 1987

Summary

Biological Weapons Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide criminal penalties for any person who knowingly: (1) develops, produces, stockpiles, acquires, or possesses any agent, toxin, or delivery system for use as a weapon of mass destruction; or (2) assists a foreign state or an international organization to manufacture or acquire such an agent, toxin, or delivery system. Authorizes the Attorney General to seize and destroy any such agent, toxin, or delivery system. Authorizes the United States to obtain an injunction against conduct prohibited by this Act. Sets forth defenses to any seizure or injunction under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 29 January 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 February 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 February 1987

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Justice, State.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 January 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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