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PLANET Act

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7140

Preserving Leadership Against Nuclear Explosives Testing Act or the PLANET Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for FY2021 to conduct or make preparations for any explosive nuclear weapons test that produces any yield.

Current Status of Bill HR 7140

Bill HR 7140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7140 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2020.  Bill HR 7140's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 8, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7140

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
25
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7140

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Nuclear weapons

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7140

PLANET Act
To prohibit the use of funds for an explosive nuclear weapons test.
PLANET Act
Preserving Leadership Against Nuclear Explosives Testing Act

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