S. 1705 would prevent nuclear terrorism.
Detailed Summary
Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to recognition of the threat to the United States of nuclear terrorism, as well as appropriate steps to be taken to prevent such terrorism.
Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish a Senior Advisor to the President for the Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism.
Requires an annual report from the President to Congress on the security of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material.
States as the policy of the United States that all possible steps be taken as rapidly as possible to ensure that all nuclear weapons and formula quantities of strategic special nuclear materials are secure and accounted for. Directs the President to seek an international agreement on a global standard that implements such policy.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/27/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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