Global Nuclear Security Initiative Act of 2002

Summary

Global Nuclear Security Initiative Act of 2002 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Energy should develop a comprehensive program of activities to encourage all countries with nuclear materials to adhere to, or adopt standards equivalent to, the International Atomic Energy Agency standard on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities relating to the security of stockpiles of highly enriched uranium and plutonium. Directs the Secretary to require the Office of International Materials Protection, Control, and Accounting of the Department of Energy to conduct a study of the feasibility and advisability of developing a program to secure radiological materials outside the United States that pose a threat to U.S. national security. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on: (1) such study's results; and (2) results of a study by the Secretary of the feasibility and advisability of various actions to reduce the risks associated with terrorist attacks on nuclear power plants outside the United States. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should encourage amendment of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials to make it: (1) apply to both domestic and international use and transport of nuclear materials; (2) incorporate fundamental practices for the physical protection of such materials; and (3) address protection against sabotage involving nuclear materials.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 2002

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3961-3963)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Sen. Carnahan, Jean [D-MO] · D · Sponsor
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