Thursday, September 25, 2008 (Washington)
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Democrat Congressman Howard Berman, who is a known opponent of the 123 Agreement, has moved the Indo-US nuclear deal bill in the US House of Representatives.
The bill says that US should prevent transfer of nuclear technology and material if India conducts a test in future.
The bill also makes reference to support on Iran. It links passing agreement to support on Iran.
However, the Indian American Republican Council has asked Senate to reject the bill moved by Berman.
As per reports, Berman's bill is not same as the Senate bill.
Howard Berman wants US Congress to vote on all future 123 Agreements. However, a presidential statement can overrule provisions in bill. US President George W Bush had earlier overruled Hyde Act provisions.
As per the sources, India is negotiating on the contents of the presidential statement. They also say that the Senate bill and the House bill will have to be reconciled by a joint committee.
The vote takes place hours before the meeting between Manmohan Singh and George Bush.
The bill says that US should prevent transfer of nuclear technology and material if India conducts a test in future.
The bill also makes reference to support on Iran. It links passing agreement to support on Iran.
However, the Indian American Republican Council has asked Senate to reject the bill moved by Berman.
As per reports, Berman's bill is not same as the Senate bill.
Howard Berman wants US Congress to vote on all future 123 Agreements. However, a presidential statement can overrule provisions in bill. US President George W Bush had earlier overruled Hyde Act provisions.
As per the sources, India is negotiating on the contents of the presidential statement. They also say that the Senate bill and the House bill will have to be reconciled by a joint committee.
The vote takes place hours before the meeting between Manmohan Singh and George Bush.
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