H.R. 3173 · 108th Congress

Nuclear Terrorist Threat Reduction Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2003-09-24
Latest action
2003-09-24 · Introduced in House

Summary

Nuclear Terrorist Threat Reduction Act - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to purchase or otherwise secure excess Russian plutonium and highly enriched uranium.

Authorizes appropriations to implement such mandate, including funds for: (1) improving security and accounting for nuclear material in Russia; (2) downsizing and restructuring of Russia's excess nuclear complex; and (3) ensuring transparency in Russia and verifying progress.