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Version 18 · Reported to House amended, Part I · Mar 26, 1998
Theater Missile Defense Improvement Act of 1998 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY 1998 for defense-wide research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), as specified, for: (1) the Joint Composite Tracking Network program; (2) testing, development of the remote launch capability, and production rate enhancements of the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missile defense system; (3) Navy Area Defense System testing; (4) SHIELD system element integration; and (5) Israeli Arrow tactical ballistic missile defense system integration with U.S. theater missile defense systems. Directs the Secretary of Defense to identify other actions that could be taken to counter threats posed by the development or acquisition by Iran or other nations of medium-range ballistic missiles. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the use of such funds and additional actions taken under this Act. Provides an offsetting reduction in amounts provided under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 for DOD RDT&E, to be achieved through savings from the DOD use of: (1) advisory and assistance services; and (2) defense federally funded research and development centers.
People & committees
Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R–PA
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1721-1726)
Mr. Spence moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 26, 1998.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on National Security. H. Rept. 105-468, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on National Security. H. Rept. 105-468, Part I.
Subcommittee on Military Research and Development Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Research and Development.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
Referred to House National Security
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9856-9860)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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