An original bill expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the reduction of nuclear risk, requiring the Secretary of Defense to report on measures to reduce such risk, and for other purposes.
Nuclear Risk Reduction Act of 1990 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the addition of more nuclear risk reduction measures. Commends the Presidents of the United States and the Soviet Union for their joint statements on the pursuit of additional nuclear confidence-building measures. Urges the President to invite the Soviet Union to conduct reviews and enter into discussions in order to agree on additional roles and functions that could be assigned to the Nuclear Risk Reduction Centers to lessen the risks of the accidental outbreak of nuclear war. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a report assessing additional nuclear risk reduction measures which could be implemented pursuant to the joint statement of June 1, 1990.
Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4739 in lieu of this measure by Unanimous Consent.
Committee on Armed Services ordered to be reported an original measure.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Nunn. Without written report.
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Nunn. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 725.
S. 2884 passed in Senate relating to this measure.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.