Anti-Terrorism Explosives Act of 2002

Summary

Anti-Terrorism Explosives Act of 2002 - Rewrites Federal criminal code provisions regarding the purchase of explosives to prohibit the transport, shipment, or receipt of explosive materials without a Federal license, user permit, or limited permit. (Current law regulates such activities only to the extent that they occur in interstate or foreign commerce and includes exceptions such as for contiguous State transactions, and makes no mention of a limited permit.) Allows a limited permit purchaser to buy explosive materials only four times in any 12-month period. Requires employers who apply for licenses and user permits or limited permits to provide the names and appropriate identifying information regarding all employees who will be authorized by the employer to possess explosive materials, as well as fingerprints and a photograph of each responsible persons. Directs the Secretary to determines whether explosives possession by the responsible person or the employee would be lawful or unlawful, and to take specified actions. Expands the list of persons prohibited from receiving or possessing explosive materials to include aliens other than lawful permanent resident aliens, persons dishonorably discharged from the armed forces, and individuals who have renounced their U.S. citizenship. Requires licensed manufacturers, licensed importers, and those who manufacture or import explosive materials or ammonium nitrate to furnish samples and relevant information when required by the Secretary. Sets penalties for the destruction of property of institutions receiving Federal financial assistance.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 17 September 2002

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 17 September 2002

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 17 September 2002

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 June 2002

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  Introduced in House · EN · 5 June 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 June 2002

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