Satellite Communications Security Act of 1987

Summary

Satellite Communications Security Act of 1987 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to procure and install cryptographic equipment at satellite communications facilities within the United States. Requires any private enterprise owning a satellite communications facility at which such equipment is installed to be reimbursed by the Secretary for the operation and maintenance costs of such equipment. Authorizes appropriations for use by the National Security Agency to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

1. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 January 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Armed Services requested executive comment from Department of Defense.

   Source: Committee

4. 30 January 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and Nuclear.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• · ssas00 · Standing

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