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S 3666 110th Congress Senate

Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008

Official title: A bill to require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in theft and interstate f… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in theft and interstate fencing of stolen copper, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 1, 2008 Introduced by: Klobuchar, Amy Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
Commerce Business recordsChecksCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCopper
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Environmental ProtectionFinance and Financial SectorFines (Penalties)Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment paperworkIdentification devicesLarcenyLawPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesRecycling industryRecycling of waste productsRight of privacyScrap metals
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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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Oct 1, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 1, 2008
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 Latest action October 1, 2008

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008 - Requires secondary copper recyclers (purchasers of copper that has served its original economic purpose) to keep records for at least one year of all purchases of copper property. Prohibits such recyclers from accepting cash in excess of $250 for the purchase of copper property. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations of this Act.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6831 Related bill Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3666: Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-3666/
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"S. 3666: Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-3666/.
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