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S.J.Res. 238 · 99th Congress · enacted

An original joint resolution relating to the approval and implementation of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

Became Public Law No: 99-183.

Latest official action 1985-12-16 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Declares that the Congress favors the Agreement for Cooperation with China (relating to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy). Prohibits the issuance of a license for the export, transfer, or retransfer of any nuclear materials, facilities, or components to China until: (1) 30 days after the President has certified to the Congress that such materials and facilities shall be utilized solely for peaceful purposes; (2) China has provided the United States additional information concerning its nuclear nonproliferation policies; and (3) the President submits to the Speaker of the House and a specified Senate committee a report concerning China's nuclear nonproliferation policies.

Congressional Research Service · 1985-11-14

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