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Restricted Explosives Control Act of 1997

Introduced: March 6, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 11, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Mar 6, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Restricted Explosives Control Act of 1997 - Prohibits the distribution or receipt of restricted explosives without a Federal permit.

Defines "restricted explosives" to mean high explosives, blasting agents, detonators, and more than 50 pounds of black powder.

Requires applications for such permits to include the applicant's photograph and fingerprints, which shall be taken and transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury by the chief law enforcement officer of the applicant's place of residence.

What's happening now March 11, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · May 8, 1997
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 8, 1997
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