Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act

Summary

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act - Declares it United States policy: (1) to pursue the establishment of international controls of nuclear equipment material, and technology, (2) to enhance the reliability of the United States as a supplier of nuclear reactors and fuels, (3) to encourage ratification of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, (4) to aid other nations in identification and adaptation of appropriate energy production technology, and (5) to ensure that United States actions in international commerce conform to the aforementioned Treaty. Declares that the United States shall furnish a reliable supply of nuclear fuel to nations adhering to policies of non-proliferation of nuclear explosive devices. Directs the President to report to Congress on the establishment of international nuclear fuel services. Declares that the United States shall undertake initiatives to prevent the development of nuclear explosive devices and to encourage nuclear safeguards. Declares that the United States shall establish a World Energy Institute to promote the development of alternative energy resources. Declares that the United States shall seek to renegotiate agreements for cooperation to make them consistent with requirements of this Act. Declares that the United States shall establish a nuclear safeguards training program for foreign countries. Sets forth criteria for the negotiation and approval of agreements for cooperation and subsequent arrangements, under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Permits the distribution of special nuclear materials for laboratory or emergency purposes in specified quantities without licensing by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Revises prohibitions against the unauthorized production of special nuclear material. Grants the Commission approval authority over any re-transfer of United States supplied nuclear material or equipment. Makes it unlawful to transfer sensitive nuclear technology to any non-nuclear-weapon state. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to revise nuclear export licensing procedures and criteria. Amends such Act to authorize the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue export licenses for items and substances that are intended for end-use in a nuclear facility or are especially significant for non-proliferation. Directs the President to review all governmental activities relating to the non-proliferation of nuclear explosive devices. Authorizes the Appropriation of $2,000,000 for contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency for safeguards activities. Exempts military activities of nuclear weapon states from this Act.

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Timeline

1. 3 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 August 1977

   Introduced

   Referred jointly to Senate Committees on Governmental Affairs; Foreign Relations; and Energy and Natural Resource.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 October 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs, S. Rept. 95-467.

   Source: Committee

4. 3 October 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs, S. Rept. 95-467.

   Source: Committee

5. 30 January 1978

   Floor

   Call of calendar in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 2 February 1978

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

7. 6 February 1978

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

8. 7 February 1978

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

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2 official files

• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 February 1978

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 March 1977

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Sponsors

• Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
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