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US HR1288
US HR1288Holding Countries Accountable for Negligent Chemical and Biological Programs Act
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Introduced
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 MARCH 1, 2023 Mr. FEENSTRA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Accountability, 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 A BILL To amend the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to impose sanctions 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 an act or acts of "gross negligence" with respect to state-owned, operated, or directed chemical or biological programs. The bill defines "gross negligence" as when a government knew or should have known that its actions would result in injury or damages to another foreign state. The bill outlines a process for the President to determine if a foreign government has engaged in such negligence, and imposes various sanctions if the government does not adequately address the issue or take measures to prevent future negligence. The bill also requires the President to make a determination regarding the People's Republic of China within 180 days and issue regulations for implementing the bill within the same timeframe.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Accountability, 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 03/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1288/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1288/BILLS-118hr1288ih.pdf |
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