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HR 4698 107th Congress House

To require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 15, 2002 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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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May 17, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
May 9, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 9, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 17, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Requires a license from the Secretary of Commerce to purchase, sell, or distribute in interstate commerce any chemical weapon precursor. Requires licensees to maintain records of such transactions and report suspicious purchases. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Imposes an additional, criminal penalty if a violation was intentional.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· May 15, 2002
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 15, 2002
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4698: To require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons, and for other purposes.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4698/
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"H.R. 4698: To require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons, and for other purposes.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4698/.
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H.R. 4698, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4698/.
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