Proposal:Bunker Buster Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 7148
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Bunker Buster Act

This bill authorizes the President take certain actions to help Israel prepare for all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon, if certain conditions are met.

The President may take such actions, including storing in Israel large ordnance systems designed to destroy underground nuclear infrastructure or supporting infrastructure construction in Israel to accommodate such ordnance systems only if, among other requirements, the President certifies to Congress that the action is vital to U.S. national security interests.

The President may transfer such ordnance systems to Israel upon making additional certifications, including a certification that Israel has no other means of destroying Iran's underground nuclear infrastructure.

Bill Title

Bunker Buster Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-03-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
• 2022-03-18: Introduced in House
• 2022-03-18: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.