Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013

3.0.0 1073 2022-11-15T16:33:08Z 2022-11-15T16:33:08Z House H HR 2013-03-12 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SENSENBRENNER:H.R. 1073.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, of the ConstitutionArticle I, Section 8, Clause 3, of the ConstitutionArticle II, Section 2, Clause 2, of the Constitution[Page H1358]]]> ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2013-05-21T19:17:09Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee Discharged from 2013-03-14T13:01:21Z Referred to 2013-03-13T19:54:59Z Reported by 2013-05-20T19:05:55Z Markup by 2013-03-14T15:48:43Z Referred to 2013-03-12T16:03:30Z H. Rept. 113-85 2013-05-21 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral 2013-05-20 19:07:35 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2013-05-20 19:07:32 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 3 (Roll no. 162). (text: CR H2781-2784) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 162 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll162.xml House 113 2013-05-20T23:07:32Z 1 2013-05-20 19:07:32 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 3 (Roll no. 162).(text: CR H2781-2784) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 162 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll162.xml House 113 2013-05-20T23:07:32Z 1 2013-05-20 19:00:43 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2786-2787) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2013-05-20 17:30:32 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2013-05-20 17:17:26 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1073. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2013-05-20 17:17:24 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2781-2785) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2013-05-20 17:17:06 Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2013-05-20 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00060 2013-05-20 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-85. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2013-05-20 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-85. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2013-03-14 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2013-03-14 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2013-03-14 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged. Committee 2013-03-13 hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. Committee 2013-03-12 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2013-03-12 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2013-03-12 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress S000244 Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] F. SENSENBRENNER R WI JAMES 5 N G000289 Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] ROBERT GOODLATTE R VA W. 6 2013-03-12 True C000714 Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] JOHN CONYERS D MI 13 2013-03-12 True S000185 Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] Robert Scott D VA C. "Bobby" 3 2013-03-12 True Crime and Law Enforcement Arms control and nonproliferation Crimes against animals and natural resources Criminal procedure and sentencing Firearms and explosives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Infectious and parasitic diseases International law and treaties Jurisdiction and venue Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine and inland water transportation Marine pollution Navigation, waterways, harbors Nuclear weapons Oil and gas Pollution liability Radioactive wastes and releases Terrorism Transportation safety and security Crime and Law Enforcement

00 2013-03-12 Introduced in House 2013-05-23T19:00:35Z Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide that existing prohibitions against conduct that endangers the safe navigation of a ship: (1) shall apply to conduct that is committed against or on board a U.S. vessel or a vessel subject to U.S. jurisdiction, in U.S. territorial seas, or by a U.S. corporation or legal entity; and (2) shall not apply to activities of armed forces during an armed conflict or in the exercise of official duties.

Sets forth procedures regarding the delivery of a person who is suspected of committing a maritime navigation or fixed platform offense to the authorities of a country that is a party to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation.

Subjects property used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of a maritime navigation offense to civil forfeiture.

Prohibits: (1) using in or on a ship or a maritime fixed platform any explosive or radioactive material, biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon, or other nuclear explosive device in a manner likely to cause death or serious injury or damage when the purpose is to intimidate a population or to compel a government or international organization to act or abstain from acting; (2) transporting on board a ship such material or device (or certain related material or technology) that is intended for such use, with specified exceptions; (3) transporting on board a ship a person known to have committed a maritime navigation offense intending to assist such person to evade prosecution; (4) injuring or killing any person in connection with such an offense; or (5) conspiring, attempting, or threatening to commit such an offense. Sets forth: (1) the circumstances in which the United States can exercise jurisdiction over such offenses, and (2) exceptions applicable to activities of the armed forces. Provides for civil forfeiture of property used to commit or to facilitate a violation.

Prohibits anyone, knowingly, unlawfully, and with intent to cause death, serious bodily injury, or substantial damage to property or the environment, from: (1) possessing radioactive material or making or possessing a nuclear explosive device or a radioactive material dispersal or radiation-emitting device; (2) using radioactive material or a device, using, damaging, or interfering with the operation of a nuclear facility in a manner that causes or increases the risk of the release of radioactive material, or causing radioactive contamination or exposure to radiation; or (3) threatening, attempting, or conspiring to commit such an offense. Sets forth: (1) the circumstances in which the United States can exercise jurisdiction over such offenses, and (2) exceptions applicable to activities of the armed forces.

Modifies the definition of "federal crime of terrorism" to include such offenses.

Amends provisions prohibiting transactions involving nuclear materials to: (1) prohibit, intentionally and without lawful authority, carrying, sending, or moving nuclear material into or out of a country; and (2) establish an exception for activities of the armed forces.

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81 2013-05-20 Passed House without amendment 2013-05-23T18:57:04Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 - Title I: Safety of Maritime Navigation - (Sec. 101) Amends the federal criminal code to provide that existing prohibitions against conduct that endangers the safe navigation of a ship: (1) shall apply to conduct that is committed against or on board a U.S. vessel or a vessel subject to U.S. jurisdiction, in U.S. territorial seas, or by a U.S. corporation or legal entity; and (2) shall not apply to activities of armed forces during an armed conflict or in the exercise of official duties.

Subjects property used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of a maritime navigation offense to civil forfeiture.

(Sec. 102) Prohibits: (1) using in or on a ship or a maritime fixed platform any explosive or radioactive material, biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon, or other nuclear explosive device in a manner likely to cause death or serious injury or damage when the purpose is to intimidate a population or to compel a government or international organization to act or abstain from acting; (2) transporting on board a ship such material or device (or certain related material or technology) that is intended for such use, with specified exceptions; (3) transporting on board a ship a person known to have committed a maritime navigation offense intending to assist such person to evade prosecution; (4) injuring or killing any person in connection with such an offense; or (5) conspiring, attempting, or threatening to commit such an offense. Sets forth: (1) the circumstances in which the United States can exercise jurisdiction over such offenses, and (2) exceptions applicable to activities of the armed forces. Provides for civil forfeiture of property used to commit or to facilitate a violation.

(Sec. 105) Includes offenses involving violence against maritime navigation and maritime transport involving weapons of mass destruction within the definition of "federal crime of terrorism."

Title II: Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism - (Sec. 201) Prohibits anyone, knowingly, unlawfully, and with intent to cause death, serious bodily injury, or substantial damage to property or the environment, from: (1) possessing radioactive material or making or possessing a nuclear explosive device or a radioactive material dispersal or radiation-emitting device; (2) using radioactive material or a device, using, damaging, or interfering with the operation of a nuclear facility in a manner that causes or increases the risk of the release of radioactive material, or causing radioactive contamination or exposure to radiation; or (3) threatening, attempting, or conspiring to commit such an offense. Sets forth: (1) the circumstances in which the United States can exercise jurisdiction over such offenses, and (2) exceptions applicable to activities of the armed forces.

Includes such offenses within the definition of "federal crime of terrorism."

(Sec. 202) Amends provisions prohibiting transactions involving nuclear materials to: (1) prohibit, intentionally and without lawful authority, carrying, sending, or moving nuclear material into or out of a country; and (2) establish an exception for activities of the armed forces.

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Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 Display Title Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 Short Titles as Reported to House Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 H House Short Titles as Passed House Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 H House Short Titles as Introduced Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2013 Official Title as Introduced To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes. Referred in Senate 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr1073rfs/xml/BILLS-113hr1073rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr1073eh/xml/BILLS-113hr1073eh.xml Reported in House 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr1073rh/xml/BILLS-113hr1073rh.xml Introduced in House 2013-03-12T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr1073ih/xml/BILLS-113hr1073ih.xml 2013-05-21 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.