Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 2013

S.1021
Introduced: 
May 22, 2013
113
First
May 22, 2013
Referred to Senate (sub)committee

This bill would resolve that it is in the interest of the U.S. to expand the activities of the Cooperative Threat Reduction program (CTR) under the Dept. of Defense as a means of creating an international effort towards nuclear nonproliferation. It specifically cites the threat posed by Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.

The bill would call on the president to develop and implement a multi-year, comprehensive strategy for the nonproliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons in the Middle East and North Africa. $30 m. would be authorized for each FY 2014–2019 to be used in the implementation and creation of the strategy.

No cosponsors.

Last major action: 5/22/13 referred to Senate Cmte. on Foreign Relations.

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