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Regulated Precursor Chemicals Act of 1990

Introduced: March 8, 1990 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Mar 21, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 14, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Mar 8, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 8, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Regulated Precursor Chemicals Act of 1990 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to revise and expand the list of precursor chemicals, including transferring to such list hydriodic acid from the list of essential chemicals.

Revises the definition of "regulated transaction" to include transfers of any amount of an essential listed precursor chemical, with exceptions.

Requires each regulated person to report to the Attorney General on any regulated transaction involving any quantity of a listed essential chemical.

Makes it unlawful for any person to engage in a regulated transaction involving a listed precursor chemical or any other conduct that defines such person as a regulated person for purposes of such Act without a license required under such Act. Requires the Attorney General to establish a program requiring licenses for regulated persons and regulated transactions involving listed precursor chemicals where such requirement will contribute to carrying out the purposes of such Act and to criminal drug law enforcement. Provides for fines and imprisonment of not more than four years for violations of the licensing requirement.

Requires the Attorney General to provide for the audit and control of listed precursor chemical inventories of persons possessing a license under this Act.

Directs the Attorney General to cooperate with State authorities by providing information regarding regulated transactions in such chemicals that might be useful in the administration of State laws relating to precursor chemicals, controlled substances, and other illegal drugs.

What's happening now March 21, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4231: Regulated Precursor Chemicals Act of 1990. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4231/
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"H.R. 4231: Regulated Precursor Chemicals Act of 1990." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4231/.
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