H.R. 903

To restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes.

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115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 903

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 7, 2017

Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Byrne, and Mr. Lamborn) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes.

1.

Restriction on funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization

(a)

Statement of policy

Congress declares that United Nations Security Council Resolution 2310 (September 23, 2016) does not obligate the United States nor does it impose an obligation on the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

(b)

Restriction on funding

(1)

In general

No United States funds may be made available to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization.

(2)

Exception

The restriction under paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the availability of United States funds for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization’s International Monitoring System.