HR 3197 · 109th Congress · Emergency Management
Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2006-06-14)
Plain Language Summary
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Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the handling and purchase of ammonium nitrate to prevent its misappropriation or use in an act of terrorism. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations that require: (1) handlers to register facilities, to sell or distribute ammonium nitrate only to registered handlers and purchasers, and maintain records of sale or distribution that include the name, address, telephone number, and registration number of the immediate subsequent purchaser of ammonium nitrate; and (2) registration of purchasers. Authorizes the Secretary to make warrantless inspections during business hours of any place that may handle ammonium nitrate to determine whether such handling accords with this Act. Makes it unlawful for any person to: (1) fail to perform any duty required by this Act and related regulations; (2) violate the terms of registration under this Act; (3) fail to keep any record, make any report, or allow any inspection required by this Act; or (4) violate any sale or distribution order issued under this Act. Establishes civil penalties for violations.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 3197, Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2006
Jul 11, 2006<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 14, 2006</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 3197, Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2006
Jul 11, 2006Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 14, 2006
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (9)
7 Democrats2 Republicans