Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978, 22 U.S.C. § 3201, is a United States federal law declaring that nuclear explosive devices pose a perilous threat to the security interests of the United States. The law restricts U.S. export of civil nuclear programs to other nations.[1]
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Other short titles | Nuclear Antiproliferation Act |
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Long title | An Act to provide for more efficient and effective control over the proliferation of nuclear explosive capability. |
Acronyms (colloquial) | NNPA, NAPA |
Enacted by | the 95th United States Congress |
Effective | March 10, 1978 |
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Public law | 95-242 |
Statutes at Large | 92 Stat. 120 |
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Titles amended | 22 U.S.C.: Foreign Relations and Intercourse |
U.S.C. sections created | 22 U.S.C. ch. 47 § 3201 et seq. |
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The H.R. 8638 legislation was passed by the 95th United States Congress and signed into law by the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter on March 10, 1978.[2][3][4][5]