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US HR5046
US HR5046Holding Countries Accountable for Negligent Chemical and Biological Programs Act
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Introduced
08/17/2021
08/17/2021
In Committee
08/17/2021
08/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
an act or acts of gross negligence with respect to state owned, operated, or directed chemical or biological programs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AUGUST 17, 2021 Mr. FEENSTRA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com- mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Finan- cial Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to impose sanc- tions against governments of foreign states that engage in an act or acts of gross negligence with respect to state owned, operated, or directed chemical or biological programs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to impose sanctions against governments of foreign states that engage in acts of gross negligence with respect to state-owned, -operated, or -directed chemical or biological programs. The bill defines "gross negligence" as a government knowing or should have known that its actions would result in injury or damages to another foreign state. It requires the President to determine if a foreign government has engaged in such negligence and, if so, impose various sanctions, including suspending scientific cooperation, prohibiting exports, and restricting financial transactions. The bill also requires the President to determine if China has engaged in such negligence and report to Congress.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 08/17/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5046/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5046/BILLS-117hr5046ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5046/BILLS-117hr5046ih.pdf.pdf |
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