H.R. 2718 — MX Missile Stand-Down Act

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MX Missile Stand-Down Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense, during FY 2002, to remove the warheads from the 50 Peacekeeper (MX) intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Urges the Secretary to take measures to lengthen the time for launch of U.S. nuclear weapons while remaining consistent with national security.

Requires an annual report from the Secretary on the inventory of Russian nuclear forces, their alert status, and the condition of Russian early-warning systems.

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2001-08-02
Introduced in House
2001-08-02
Introduced in House
2001-08-02
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2001-08-03
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1532)
2001-08-29
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

MX Missile Stand-Down Act

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