National Missile Defense Act of 1999 - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) deploy as soon as technologically possible a National Missile Defense (NMD) system capable of defending U.S. territory against limited ballistic missile attack (whether accidental, unauthorized, or deliberate), with funding subject to the annual authorization of appropriations and the annual appropriation of funds for NMD; and (2) seek continued negotiated reductions in Russian nuclear forces.
[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[S. 257 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
106th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 257
To state the policy of the United States regarding the deployment of a
missile defense system capable of defending the territory of the United
States against limited ballistic missile attack.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 20, 1999
Mr. Cochran (for himself, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Hagel) introduced the
following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on
Armed Services
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A BILL
To state the policy of the United States regarding the deployment of a
missile defense system capable of defending the territory of the United
States against limited ballistic missile attack.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Missile Defense Act of
1999''.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE POLICY.
It is the policy of the United States to deploy as soon as is
technologically possible an effective National Missile Defense system
capable of defending the territory of the United States against limited
ballistic missile attack (whether accidental, unauthorized, or
deliberate).
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Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S761)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Committee on Armed Services. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Warner without amendment. With written report No. 106-4. Minority views filed.
Committee on Armed Services. Reported to Senate by Senator Warner without amendment. With written report No. 106-4. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2573)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2625-2646)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2705-2727)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2792-2820)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 51.
Roll Call #51 (Senate)Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 51.
Roll Call #51 (Senate)Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S5504)