Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2005

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 30 June 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 November 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 December 2005

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 9 - 0.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 December 2005

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 December 2005

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 14 June 2006

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

9. 14 June 2006

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Introduced in House · 30 June 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 June 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 June 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 June 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Bennie Thompson · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• PETER KING · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• · hshm00 · Standing

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