HR 3197 · 109th Congress · Emergency Management

Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-06-30· Sponsored by Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2006-06-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.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>

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H.R. 3197, Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2006

Jul 11, 2006

Cost 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