HR 6831 · 110th Congress · Commerce

Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-08-01· Sponsored by Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]· 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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.(2008-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008 - Requires secondary copper recyclers (purchasers of copper that has served its original economic purpose) to keep records for at least two years of all purchases of copper property. Prohibits such recyclers from accepting cash in excess of $500 for the purchase of copper property. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (10)

9 Democrats1 Republican