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Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005

Introduced: June 30, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 2006
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 14, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 14, 2005
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 9 - 0.
Dec 14, 2005
Committee Hearings Held.
Dec 14, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 29, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack.
Jun 30, 2005
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the handling and purchase of ammonium nitrate to prevent its misappropriation or use in an act of terrorism.

Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations that require: (1) handlers to register facilities, to sell or distribute ammonium nitrate only to registered handlers and purchasers, and maintain records of sale or distribution that include the name, address, telephone number, and registration number of the immediate subsequent purchaser of ammonium nitrate; and (2) registration of purchasers.

Authorizes the Secretary to make warrantless inspections during business hours of any place that may handle ammonium nitrate to determine whether such handling accords with this Act.

Makes it unlawful for any person to: (1) fail to perform any duty required by this Act and related regulations; (2) violate the terms of registration under this Act; (3) fail to keep any record, make any report, or allow any inspection required by this Act; or (4) violate any sale or distribution order issued under this Act. Establishes civil penalties for violations.

What's happening now June 14, 2006

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1