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HR 5300 107th Congress House

Chemical Security Act of 2002

Official title: To help protect the public against the threat of chemical attacks.

Introduced: July 26, 2002 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Accident preventionAdministrative procedureAdministrative remediesArmed Forces and National Security
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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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Jul 29, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Jul 26, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 26, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 29, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Chemical Security Act of 2002 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to: (1) designate certain combinations of chemical sources and substances of concern as high priority categories based on the severity of the threat posed by an unauthorized release of such substance; and (2) require each owner and operator of a high priority category chemical source to conduct an assessment of the vulnerability of the chemical source to a terrorist attack or other unauthorized release, identify hazards that may result, and prepare a prevention, preparedness, and response plan.

Requires each such owner and operator to take specified actions regarding certification of vulnerability and hazard assessments, and development of prevention, preparedness, and response plans. Exempts information provided to the Administrator from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Directs the Administrator to review each assessment and plan submitted to determine compliance. Requires the head of the Office of Homeland Security to take specified steps, upon determining that a threat of a terrorist attack exists that is beyond the scope of a submitted plan, to abate the threat.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) record-keeping and entry (by the Administrator or an authorized representative); and (2) civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Independent 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Sep 11, 2002
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Sep 9, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5300: Chemical Security Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5300/
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