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Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005

Introduced: June 13, 2006 See on congress.gov

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.

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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.

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 1 version

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

Committees of jurisdiction 2

Homeland Security Committee
House of Representatives
Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Homeland Security Committee

Cosponsors 5

Mississippi · Jun 30, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3197: Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3197/

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