A joint resolution permitting the supply of additional low enriched uranium fuel under international agreements for cooperation in the civil uses of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
Public Law 96-280 · S.J.Res. 89 · 96th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 18, 1980 · Energy
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Church (D-ID)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Declares that limits contained in agreements controlling transfers or exports from the United States of low enriched uranium may be exceeded if such transfer or export is to a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.
- Jun 18, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-280.
- Jun 9, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 6, 1980Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment.
- May 5, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. J. Res. 324.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Apr 29, 1980CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Apr 28, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Apr 21, 1980CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Jun 14, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.